SYLLABUS FOR CRIMINOLOGYSYLLABUS FOR CRIMINOLOGY
Term: Fall, 1999 (991) August 30 – December 11, 1999
Course Number: CRJ 300A
Professor: Dr. Allen Brown
Office: Room # 507
Office Phone: (219) 473-4267
E-mail: abrown@ccsj.edu
Home Phone: (219) 937-4561
Office Hours: Posted and given in class
Course Time: Monday and Thursday 8:50 a.m. –10:20 a.m. ; Room 208.
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:
None.
Textbooks: "Criminology", Larry J. Siegel, West, 7th Ed., 2000.
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.
Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as written in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fourth Edition. A copy is available from the Calumet College of St. Joseph bookstore. This text outlines 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).
Class Policy on Attendance: Regular attendance is expected; no more than six (6) absences will be allowed.
Class Policy For Assignments: All homework is to be submitted when due; late work will be downgraded one letter grade; work will not be accepted after one week late.
Student Responsibilities:
Students in this course will:
Calendar:
Aug. 30 02 Introduction ; Chapter 1
Sept. 06 Labor Day; No school
09 Chs. 1 & 2
Oct. 04 07 Chs. 6 & 7
Nov. 01 04 Chs. 11 & 12
25 Thankgiving Recess
Dec. 06 FINAL EXAMINATION
Assessment:
Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) __90_____% of grade
Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments __10_____% of grade
Class presentation and assessment instruments __0 ____% of grade
Grading Scale:
A: 94% & above A-: 93-90% B+: 89-87% B: 86-82% B-: 81-80% C+: 79-77%
C: 76-72% C-: 71-70% D+: 69-67% D: 66-62% D-:61-60% F: 59% or less