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SYLLABUSCOURSE DESCRIPTIONCOURSE OBJECTIVESREQUIRED TEXTMETHOD OF INSTRUCTIONATTENDANCE POLICYWITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSSTUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESTESTS AND EXAMINATIONSGRADING SCALETUTORSCOURSE SCHEDULEDepartment of Criminal JusticeJackson Community CollegeJackson, MichiganSYLLABUSCRIMINAL LAWFall Semester 2006Wednesday evening 6:00pm – 8:00pmInstructor: Steven A. Haney, Sr., JD Email: [email protected] DESCRIPTIONThis course will provide the students with a basic understanding of the statutory criminal law both in America and in Michigan. COURSE OBJECTIVES- To provide a basic understanding of the development of the American criminal justice system.- T o develop a working knowledge of the statutory criminal law and the corresponding sanctions.- To understand the current methods of enforcement and deterrence of crime.- To discuss strengths/weaknesses in the system and develop strategies for change.REQUIRED TEXTCRIMINAL LAW: NINTH EDITION – Gardner and AndersonMETHOD OF INSTRUCTIONThis class will be based on a combined lecture and class discussion format. Student participation in class discussions concerning reading material, current criminal law issuesand case studies is required. Supplemental reading may be provided. All students are fully expected to come to class prepared having read the assigned reading.ATTENDANCE POLICYClass attendance and participation is expected. You are responsible for all material covered in class. Students who are absent from three (3) or more classes without providing adequate notice will have one point deducted from their final grade for each absence.WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSThe last day to withdraw from class is November 9th, 2006. You must initiate a withdrawal in person at the main campus or one of the three extension centers.If the withdrawal from class is instructor-initiated, the student will be notified by letter or by the Registrars office after the withdrawal has been processed to allow an opportunity for the student to appeal the withdrawal from class.If the withdrawal from class is student-initiated, it is necessary for an advisor or counselor to approve the schedule change. The student’s official date of withdrawal will be the date received at the Registrar’s office. A student is not considered withdrawn fromclass until the withdrawal form has been processed.2“I” (INCOMPLETE GRADE)A student may request an “I” grade from an instructor.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 the 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 satisfactorily 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 the grade and credit for degree purposes.STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES“Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Office of Learning Support Services at 796-8415, as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion”.TESTS AND EXAMINATIONSA total of four (3) examinations will be administered in essay format, covering the various sections in your textbook, lecture and handouts. Each examination is worth a total of 100 points. Your lowest exam score will be dropped to determine your final grade. Your last exam score may not be dropped.Make-up examinations will be permitted only for GOOD CAUSE SHOWN. This means you must be able to show and document an emergency situation. Failure to appear at a regularly scheduled examination will result in a zero being recorded as your final grade for that examination.GRADING SCALE90 plus 4.085.89 3.580.84 3.075.79 2.570.74 2.065.69 1.560.64 1.055.59 0.5Below 54 0.0IMPORTANT: HOW TO GET YOUR GRADES AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER!!3You will not receive a printed report card. To view your final grades, go to the JCC website (www.jccmi.edu) and click on “e-services”. Then click on the “student” tab, and select “view transcript”.TUTORSTutors (plus additional services for academic success) can be accessed by stopping by theCenter for Student Success, Bert Walker Hall Room 123).ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMES (ADO’S)This class will stress the following essential skills, knowledge and abilities expected of college-educated people.ADO2 Comprehension of the criminal process and selected sections of the Michigan Penal CodeADO4 Critical thinking in identification of the essential elements of crimes, determining criminal liability and responsibility and constitutional limitations.ADO16 Speaking. The ability to speak and interact with others in debating the issues surrounding capital punishment.ADO 9 Social Systems. Understanding the social, political and economic systemsas they impact the criminal law and the structure and function of the Michigan court system.OFFICE HOURS:Please contact me if you need to make an appointment.45COURSE SCHEDULEAUGUST 23 First day of class – Introduction to Criminal law. Review syllabus.AUGUST 30 Chapter 1-Criminal Law GenerallySEPTEMBER 6 Chapter 2 – Purposes, Scope and Sources of Criminal LawChapter 3 – Essential Elements of a CrimeSEPTEMBER 13 Chapter 4 – Criminal LiabilityChapter 5 – Criminal Responsibility and Capacity to Commit CrimeSEPTEMBER 20 Chapter 6 – The Law Governing the Use of ForceChapter 7 – Other Criminal DefensesSEPTEMBER 27 Chapter 8 – Criminal PunishmentChapter 9 - JurisdictionOCTOBER 4 TEST #1 – CHAPTERS 1-9OCTOBER 11 Chapter 10 – Free Speech and Unprotected SpeechChapter 11 - HomicideOCTOBER 18 Chapter 12 – Assault, Battery and Other Crimes Against the PersonChapter 13 – Theft, Robbery and BurglaryOCTOBER 25 Chapter 14 – Shoplifting, Cyber Crimes and Other Commercial CrimesChapter 15 – Fraud and Other Property CrimesNOVEMBER 1 TEST #2 – CHAPTERS 10-15NOVEMBER 8 Chapter 16 – Rape and Related Sex CrimesNOVEMBER 15 Chapter 17 – Prostitution and Related CrimesChapter 18 – Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related CrimesNOVEMBER 22 NO CLASS - BREAKNOVEMBER 29 Chapter 19 – TerrorismDECEMBER 6


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