SYLLABUS FOR CRIMINOLOGY

 

Term:  Fall, 2006-2007 (061) (Aug. 28 – Dec. 07, 2006)                                                         

Course Number: CRJ 300x

Instructor:   Dr. Allen Brown

Office:  507

Office Phone: 219-473-4267

E-mail:   abrown@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: 219-513-0877

Office Hours:  Mon. & Tue. 6:00-7:00pm; mon & thur 10:00-10:30 am & 1:40-2:10 pm ; by appt.

 

Instructor Background: Practicing personal injury, criminal & civil attorney (damn good);  former: business owner & social worker.

 

Course Time:  Mon & Thur. : 10:30-noon ; Room  207

 

Course Description: This course is a theoretical approach to crime causation, behavior and correction.  The theories of crime causation will be studied in a logical sequence having its origin in the classical school of criminology and progressing toward the newer concepts of crime and justice.

 

Prerequisites:  ENG 104

 

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

 

·         Understand the basic concepts of criminology, criminal law, and victimization.

·         Understand ethical issues of crime and criminology.

·         Understand the basic theories of why people behave in a criminal manner.

·         Understand the major forms of criminal behavior.

 

Textbooks: “Criminology”, Larry Siegel, 9th Ed., Wadsworth, 2006.

 

Learning Strategies: Group Discussions, Team Projects, Lecturing…etc.

 

Assessment:

 

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes)                                                         80    % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments                     20    % of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments                                               % of grade

 

Grading Scale:

 

A: 94-100  %         A-: 90-93  %        B+:  87-89  %    B: 84-86  %      B-:  80-83  %    C+: 77-79  %

C: 74-76   %          C-: 70-73  %        D+:  67-69  %    D: 64-66  %      D-:  60-63  %    F:  59 % & below

 

Student Responsibilities:

1.       Read all assigned materials PRIOR to class.

2.       Submit all class work when due.

3.       Take each test on assigned day; generally, no make-ups given.

4.       Attend class regularly; participate in class discussions.

 

 

Class Policy for Assignments: All homework & assignments are to be submitted when due; late

                       work will be downgraded, and after one week late work will not be accepted.

 

Class Policy on Attendance:  No more than four (4) absences allowed; requests for an exception MUST

                       be made in writing within 1 week of returning to school; given at instructor’s discretion.

 

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: (Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.)  All devices Shall be turned off

                       prior to class start; medical or emergency exceptions by instructor approval only.

 

 

Class Dates:      

Aug                28   31                           Introduction/Overview

 

Sep                04   07                           Labor Day ; Ch. 1

 

                        11   14                           Ch. 2                                                                  Tests:

 

                        18   21                           Ch. 4                                                                   1. Chs. 1-2-4

 

                        25   28                           Test 1;  Ch. 5                                                      2. Chs. 5-8

 

Oct                 02   05                           Chs. 5 & 6                                                           3. Chs. 11 & 12

 

                        09   12                           Chs. 6 & 7                                                           4. Chs. 13 & 14   (Final)

 

                        16   19                           Chs. 7 & 8

 

                        23   26                           Test 2

 

Nov                30   02                           Ch. 11                                                                 Research Paper:

                                                                                                                                     ( When Required )

                        06   09                           Ch. 12                                                                 

                                                                                                                                      Topic and details to be

13  16                        Test 3                                                                    provided in class.

 

20                               Ch. 13   

       

  23                      Thanksgiving Recess

 

         27  30                          Ch. 14                                             Always bring your Text and  Syllabus !

 

Dec                04   07                          FINAL EXAM

 

                                               

 

 

                                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center for Academic Excellence:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)

 

Citation Guidelines:

Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.).  All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore.  These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

 

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:

After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD) students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD withdrawals.

 

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).