SYLLABUS FOR INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE

 

Term: Summer, 2000 (993) (May 1 - August 5, 2000)

Course Number:HVS 205X

Instructor: Dr. Allen Brown

Office: Room # 507

Office Phone: 219-473-4267

E-mail: abrown@ccsj.edu

Home Phone: 219-937-4561

Office Hours: 6:00-7:00 pm Mondays

Course Time: Monday, 7:00 - 10:00p.m. Room: 207

Course Description: Students are provided with a general overview of the agencies and processes involved in the criminal justice system--the police, the courts, and corrections.

Prerequisites: None

Textbooks: "Introduction to Criminal Justice", Robert Pursley, 6th Ed., West, 1998.

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.

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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: No more than four (4) absences allowed.

Class Policy For Assignments: All homework/assignments are to be submitted when due; late work will be downgraded one letter grade, and after one week late work will not be accepted.

Student Responsibilities :

Students in this course will:

    1. Read all assigned materials PRIOR to class.
    2. Submit all homework when due.
    3. Take each test on assigned day; generally, no make-ups given.
    4. Attend class regularly; participate in class discussions.

Calendar:

May 01 Overview and Introduction Tests:

08 Chs. 1 & 2 1. Chs. 1-3

15 Chs. 2 & 3 2. Chs. 4-6

22 Chs. 3 & 4 ; Test 1 3. Chs. 7-10

29 Memorial Day Recess 4. Chs. 11-14

Jun 05 Chs. 4 & 5 5. Ch. 16 (Final)

12 Chs. 5 & 6

19 Chs. 6 ; Test 2

26 Chs. 7 & 8

Jul 03 Chs. 8 & 9

10 Chs. 9 & 10

17 Chs. 11-14 overview (Take-home); film; Test 3

24 Ch. 16 ; Test 4 (Take-home) Due.

31 Final Exam

Assessment:

Exams (Midterm, Final, Quizzes) 90 % of grade

Class participation/collaboration/attendance/assignments 10 % of grade

Class presentation and assessment instruments % 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+: 69-67% D: 66-63% D-: 62-60% F: 59% or less