INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICECRJU 110Professor Karen F. Parker Office: 309 Smith Hall Office Hours: M, W 2:30pm-4:00pm or by apt Office Phone: 831 8231 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.udel.edu/soc/faculty/parker/KFP_wpg.html Class Sessions: M, W 4:00-8:00PM Location: 115 Gore HallTextbook (Req): Crime and Criminology (11th Edition) Author: Sue Titus ReidCourse Description: Responses in American society to the problems of crime. Examines criminal behavior, criminal law, the police, the courts and corrections, as well as selected issues in criminal justice. Special emphasis is placed on: criminological theories; components and functioning of the criminal justice system, such as the police, prosecutorial and defense functions, and corrections; and exploring patterns in criminal offending and various types of crime.Course Requirements: 1- Exams: Midterm and Final ExamNo comprehensive exams are given. Make-up exams are typically not given. The student must provide documentation to be considered for a makeup exam within one week of the exam date. If a medical situation, the documentation must be official with dates of service stated. The makeup exam will not be in the same format as the in-class exam; however, it will cover the same material. 2- Attendance: In compliance with Departmental and University Policies, attendance is required. Poor attendance (defined as 3 or more) may lead to points being taken off your final course grade. Entering the classroom after lecture has begun constitutes class misconduct and it will be counted as an absence. 3- Participation: I will offer in-class exercises throughout the term. Contributing to class discussion, asking questions about the reading or lecture material, being courteous and respective of the opinions and ideas of classmates, etc. are all considered as, and thus impact, participation. Disclaimers: 1- Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty is not acceptable. It is considered a VERY serious matter. If you are unsure what constitutes academic dishonesty, refer to the Student Handbook and/or Student Guide to University Policies.2- Class Conduct: Students are expected to be courteous to others in the class including the professor. Cell phones (or ringers) and pagers should be off before entering the classroom. If you bring a laptop/computer to class, it may be used for class purposes only. If you are leaving the classroom before class is over, you need to tell me at the beginning of class.3- Student Services: I am happy to accommodate students requesting classroom accommodations. Students requesting accommodation must notify me, typically providing documentation in the form of a letter. If you need more information, contact 413 Academy Street, Room 165.Grading: Mid-term 40%, Final Exam 50%, Attendance/Participation 10%The University Grading System is: 100-93=A; 92-90=A-; 89-88=B+; 87-83=B; 82-80=B-; 79-78=C+; 77-73=C; 72-70=C-; 69-68=D+; 67-63=D; 62-60=D-; 59- 0=FSCHEDULE OF READINGS*July 14-23Defining Crime, Criminal Law, Criminology, and TheoryIntroduction Key Terms, Concepts & the Law-- Chapter 1 Criminal LawTheories—Chapters 3, 5 & 6Rational ChoiceProcess TheoriesStructural TheoriesConflict TheoriesCorrelates and Dimensions of Crime Crime Trends Correlates of Crime—(review chapter 2, pages 38-43)Life Course/Developmental Criminology (review chapter 6, pages 195-98)Review of MidtermJuly 28: MIDTERM EXAM- In ClassJuly 28-August 11Measuring Crime and Types Measuring Crime—Chapter 2 Types of Crimes—Chapters 7 & 8Violent CrimeProperty CrimeWhite Collar and CorporateSystem of Criminal Justice, Its Process and Understanding How Justice WorksThe Process/Stages of the System—Chapter 11CJ ComponentsPolice—Chapter 12 Pretrial Issues and Courts—Chapters 13Corrections—Chapter 14Review of Final Exam August 13: FINAL EXAM – In ClassFor Delaware-based Information: Delaware Statues: http://delcode.delaware.gov/index.shtml (see "crimes") Delaware Dept of Corrections: http://doc.delaware.gov/default.shtml* The schedule of readings and exam dates are tentative. Modification may be made as
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