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COURSE SYLLABUSCRIMINAL JUSTICE 117.21CRIMINOLOGYFall 2006COURSE DESCRIPTIONCOURSE OBJECTIVESREQUIRED TEXTMETHOD OF INSTRUCTIONATTENDANCEWITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS“I” INCOMPLETE GRADESTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESEXAMINATIONSGRADING SCALEThere will be periodic opportunities to earn extra credit for in-class and outside assignments. If you miss a class, no make-up work for extra credit is allowed. Examinations, attendance, and class assignments will account for 100% of your finalCOURSE SCHEDULE11 Introduction to CRJ 117COURSE SYLLABUSCRIMINAL JUSTICE 117.21CRIMINOLOGYFall 2006Monday and Wednesday11:00 A.M. – 12:27 a.m... PLUS 12 HOURS TBAInstructor: Debi SwihartMcDivitt Hall Room 144Telephone: (517) 796-8590E-Mail: [email protected]: 796-8637Office Hours McDivitt Hall room 144 Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. JCC JCC Vo-Tech Center Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Additional hours by appointmentCOURSE DESCRIPTIONProvides an understanding of the cultural nature, origin, and development of criminal behavior with attention given to the psychological and sociological factors involved.This course will attempt to explore the current state of scientific knowledge about crime. Points of agreement and disagreement between policy-makers and social scientists will be explored. Theories of crime causation and responses of the criminal justice system will be explored as well. COURSE OBJECTIVES1. To survey the major theories regarding crime in society.2. To provide a framework for studying criminology. 3. To define the areas of criminology and discuss basic concepts.4. To examine the nature, extent, and patterns of crime.5. To examine and analyze the major forms of criminal behavior.6. To examine the criminal justice process, legal concepts, and justice perspectives.ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMES (ADO’S)This class will stress the following essential skills, knowledge, and abilities expected of college educated people.ADO 2 Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and use information including written and oral forms.ADO 4 Demonstrate the ability to examine problems and issues related to the criminal justice system and criminal behavior in particular and employ appropriate critical thinking skills.ADO 5 Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team to solve problems, complete tasks and evaluate roles of other team members.ADO 10 Demonstrate an understanding of at least 3 competing theories as applied to the causes, effects and continuation of criminal behavior.REQUIRED TEXTConklin, John E. Criminology, PearsonMETHOD OF INSTRUCTIONThis course will be based on lecture, class discussion and group activities. There may also be in-class writing assignments. Students should feel free to ask questions at any time. The discussions are an important and critical element of this course. For the discussion to be successful and for you to participate you must have finished the reading assigned before you come to class. As a general rule, it is a good idea to bring your book to class. I will not simply trace the textbook. Examinations will cover lecture and class material, textbook material, handout material and video presentations.ATTENDANCEIt is expected that you attend class regularly. My experience has taught me that regular class attendance is strongly correlated with survival in college. You will be responsible for what is assigned in the text and what is discussed in class. Class attendance is graded by having 5 points deducted from your overall points for each absence. I do realize that circumstances beyond one’s control can, on rare occasion, make class attendance impossible. In such cases, it is your responsibility to make yourself aware of course changes which have been announced to the class in your absence.WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSLast day for refund with no “W” 9-19-06Last day to withdraw with “W” 11-26-06“I” INCOMPLETE GRADEA student may request an “I” grade from an instructor. The request for the “I” grade may be granted if, in the opinion of the instructor, the course work is sufficient in quality and quantity to meet course objectives. All allowed make-up exams must be taken within the prescribed time unless extended by the instructor.A grade of “I” may be removed by satisfactory meeting the course objectives during either of the next full-length semesters (fall/winter) or at an earlier date specified by the instructor.If the “I” is not removed by the end of the specified time, the “I” grade will remain as a permanent entry on the student’s transcript, and the student must register and repeat the course to receive a grade and credit for degree and/or transfer purposes.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESStudents requiring special assistance (including those affected by the American with Disabilities Act) should contact the Center for Student Success. This is the first step in acquiring the appropriate accommodations to facilitate your learning.EXAMINATIONSAs of now, I plan to give a multiple choice/short answer test after each chapter/topic is completed. No make up tests will be allowed for any reason. You may drop 1 test. Each test will cover information from the lectures and class discussions, text, handouts, etc. GRADING SCALEStudents can accumulate 500 points:300 points from 10 tests100 points from prison visit and paper (or oral presentation)100 points from proposed projectThere will be periodic opportunities to earn extra credit for in-class and outside assignments. If you miss a class, no make-up work for extra credit is allowed. Examinations, attendance, and class assignments will account for 100% of your final grade.450 plus 4.0425 - 449 3.5400 - 424 3.0350 - 399 2.5325 - 349 2.0275 - 324 1.5250 - 274 1.0below 250 0.0The instructor can change the schedule/format of the class discussion and/or format of theexams at any time during the semester in order to accommodate the class needs.COURSE SCHEDULESEPTEMBER11 Introduction to CRJ 11713 Chapter 118 Chapter 1 20 Test Chapter 1 Begin Chapter 225 Chapter 2 27 Test Chapter 2 Begin Chapter 3OCTOBER02 Chapter 304 Test Chapter 3 Begin Chapter 409 Chapter 4 11 Test Chapter 4 Begin


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