SYLLABUS FOR TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE:

THE CONSTITUTION

 

Term: Fall, 1999 (991) August 30 – December 11, 1999

Course Number: CJR 496

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: Video assisted instruction

Course Description:

This course will examine topics of special interst to the criminal justice field. Topics courses (but not specific topics) may be repeated for a total of 6 hours.

Prerequisites:

None.

Textbooks: 1. A Guide To The Constitution, George McKenna; McGraw Hill, 1984; and

The Constitution-That Delicate Balance (Landmark Cases), McGraw Hill, 1984.

Video Tapes are Recommended. You do not need them specifically for tests, but they will help.

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 For Assignments: All homework is to be submitted when due; late work will be downgraded; after one week from due date work will not be accepted.

Student Responsibilities:

Students in this course will:

    1. Read all assigned materials; watch all tapes if possible.
    2. Submit all homework when due in a given week.
    3. Take all tests on any day assigned during test weeks.
    4. All requests for make-up tests or work MUST be made in writing the week you return to class.

Calendar: I WILL POST TEST DATES, TIMES, and PLACES ON MY OFFICE DOOR (507) AS WELL AS ON 1st and 2nd FLOOR BULLETIN BOARDS!!

September 20, 21, or 23; Test 1: Covers McKenna Text Chapters 1-2-3 and films 1-2-3; Homework must be submitted BEFORE taking the test!!

October 11, 12, or 14; Test 2: Covers McKenna Chs. 4-5-6, tapes 4-5-6, and Friendly

Chapters 2, 8, 9, 10, and 11.

November 1, 2, or 4; Test 3: Covers McKenna Chs. 7-8-9, tapes 7-8-9, and Friendly

Chapters 3 and 5.

November 29, 30, or December 2; Test 4 (Final): Covers McKenna Chs. 11-12-13, tapes 11-12-13, and Friendly Chapters 13 & 15. Homework must be turned in BEFORE taking test!

HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS !!

  1. Read the Study Guide; focus on "Points To Remember", the Glossary, main ideas and concepts, definitions, issues.
  2. Actually watch the films/tapes and pay attention! Take notes!!
  3. Actually read the cases assigned!! (There will be questions on the tests)
  4. Tests will utilize true/false, matching, and essay. (First four short answer, then three slightly longer answers, then two bigger answers, and, finally, one long answer.)

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: 93% and above A-: 92-90% B+: 89-87% B: 86-83% B-: 82-80% C+: 79-77%

C:76-73% C-: 72-70% D+: 69-66% D: 65-62% D-: 61-60% F: 59% or less