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Syllabus for – PSM 353 Investigating Financial Crimes

Term: <= /span>Winter 2011 (PSM Group 17)

Course Number: PSM 353

Instructor: = Ray Schweitzer

Course Dates: Wednesday Evenings, January 5^th 2011= thru February 9th 2011

Course Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30= p.m. at the Dyer Police Department

Instructor Schweitzer Background: = B.A. Indiana University (NW), M.P.A. Indiana University (NW).

Detective/Sergeant with the Munster Police Department (25 years/Current)=

Cell Phone (219)712-5887

E-mail: rschweitzer@munster.org

Course Description: The course will provide informati= on needed to successfully investigate financial crimes, to include the use of = the internet as a valuable research tool. The course will also deal with the growing problem of identity theft and how to legally research information

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:=

· = Develop skills that are required to conduct financial crimes

· = Develop an understanding on where needed information is located

· = Be able to research and pre= sent a criminal/civil case involving a financial crime as a motive. Be able to present this case to the class using PowerPoint.

Textbooks:

&= nbsp; How to do Financial Asset Investigations

&= nbsp; Ronald L Mendell (3^rd ed) Thomas Publishing=

Learning Strategies: Group Discussions, Individual Proj= ects (PowerPoint), Collaborative Learning.

Assessment:

Exams (Final) = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = __40___% of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments __20___% of grade=

Student PowerPoint presentations &= nbsp; &= nbsp; &= nbsp; __40___% of grade

Possible Points

Final = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = 40 points possible

Presentation = &nb= sp; = = 40 points possible

Participation, Attendance, Assignments 20 points possible

Class Policy for Assignments: Assig= nments and Presentations must be completed and delivered to the Instructor on the = due date. Should a student fail to complete and deliver an assignment in a timely manner, the grade may be lowered.

Grading Scale: =

Grad= e	Poin= ts
A	100-92
A-	91-90
B+	89-88
B	87-82
B-	81-80
C+	79-78
C	77-72
C-	71-70
D+	69-68
D	67-62
D-	61-60
F	59 and below

Class Policy on Attendance: It is a serious matter whe= n a student misses even one session due to the accelerated format of the program. If the student misse= s more than one session, the student is required to withdraw form the module by contacting the Academic Advisor and their instructor.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: All electronic devices (Cell phones, Beeper, Pagers…etc.) will = be turned off/silent mode during the class period.

Wedne= sday, January 5^th 2011	Introductions Explanations of assignments
Wedne= sday, January 12^th 20= 11	Chapter Reviews 1 thru 7 Video and/or Homework Assignment
Wedne= sday, January 19^th 20= 11	Chapter Reviews 7 thru 14 Video and/or Homework Assignment
Wedne= sday, January 26^th 20= 11	PowerPoint Presentations (1/2 class) In-class assignment
Wedne= sday February 2^nd 2011	PowerPoint Presentations (1/2 class) Finals review
Wedne= sday February 9^th 2011	Final Examinations

Class Participation: C= lass participation is vital to the learning process. Students will be prepared to discu= ss the assigned material. Class participation may affect the student’s final grade.=

Tutoring Center:

Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. You can contact the Tutoring Center, at 473-4287 or visit room 413. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggli= ng in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular week= ly 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 dishonest= y is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed u= nder the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. =

Pl= ease note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for chec= ks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

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 availa= ble 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 reaso= n(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must rec= eive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be maile= d 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 accep= t or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indic= ate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

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

Disabili= ty Services:

The Stud= ent Support Services Office is the primary office to guide, counsel and assist students with disabilities. I= f you have reasonable accommodation needs (e.g., extended time needed for tests, = note taking assistance, special testing arrangements, etc.) because of a disabil= ity, contact the Student Support Services Office at 219-473-4388. Student Support Services staff will require documentation pertinent to your disability. If you already receive services th= rough the Student Support Services Office and require accommodations for this cla= ss, make an appointment as soon as possible to discuss your needs. Calumet College of St. Joseph will= hold any information you share in the strictest confidence unless you request th= at it be shared.

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