LAWE 103
Basic Law
Spring 2012
Instructor: Don Hall Office: Canyon Bldg. Room 202
Office Phone: 732-6339 E-Mail Address:
Office Hours: 8:00-12:00, M W F Class Schedule: As Indicated on Semester Class Calendar
Course Description: A review of constitutional law, Idaho Criminal Code, rules of evidence, laws of arrest, search and seizure, Fish and Game, courtroom testimony, traffic and alcohol laws.
Prerequisite: None
Required Textbook: Peace Officers Standards and Training Manual.
The CSI Mission Statement
The College of Southern Idaho, a comprehensive community college, provides quality educational, social, cultural, economic, and workforce development opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the communities it serves. CSI prepares students to lead enriched, productive and responsible lives in a global society.
Social Science Department Mission
The mission of the Social Science department is to provide educational, social and cultural opportunities which encourage enriched, productive and responsible lives primarily by instructing students to understand, interpret, and apply Social Science discipline coursework.
Law Enforcement Program Mission Statement
The Law Enforcement Program prepares students to understand and interpret the law and to implement situational tactical responses in order to prepare them for employment in the law enforcement field.
Policies and Procedures
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend class. I will take attendance each day we are scheduled to meet. If a student misses the first three classes, I may drop the student from the class. Student’s attendance will also account for a portion of the student’s overall grade.
Honesty Policy: I follow the honesty policy defined in the CSI Student Handbook. If a student cheats on an exam or plagiarizes on a writing assignment, I will give the student a zero on that exam. If a student violates the honesty policy more than once, I may fail the student.
Late Policy: I expect students to take exams and quizzes on the day scheduled. I will notify students at least one day in advance of giving a quiz. No make up quizzes will be given if a student is absent on the day a quiz is given. Each quiz will be given following the lecture and discuss for that chapter. If a student cannot be present on the day an exam is scheduled, please notify me in advance. Make up exams will be given, but I may give the student a different exam. I will deduct 10 points from make up tests if the absence is not excused prior to the exam.
Required Assignments: The assignments will be completed as given regarding the material presented by the instructor. Tests and quizzes will be given as well as practical exercises that will be evaluated on an individual basis by the instructor(s).
Grading Practices
1. Written exams will vary in point value as each exam may vary in length. Each exam usually contains
multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions worth 2 points each. Exams may be given by the guest
instructor as needed to determine understanding as well as to fulfill any P.O.S.T. requirements for
certification. The exams will be designed to assess the course outcomes.
2. Practical exams may be given by the instructor(s) as required by P.O.S.T. These exams will usually
be based on a pre-approved practical exercise scoring test.
3. Attendance during scheduled classes is mandatory.
4. The following grading scale will be used:
A = (90-100%)
B = (80-89%)
C = (70-79%)
D = (60-69%)
F = (0-59%)
Student Disability: Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related accommodations. To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact the coordinator of Disability Services at their first opportunity after registration for a class. Student Services is located on the second floor of the Taylor Building on the Twin Falls Campus. Contact at 208.732.6260 (voice) or 208.734.9929 (TTY), or email .
Online Course Evaluations: Students are strongly encouraged to complete evaluations at the end of this course. Evaluations are very important to assist the teaching staff to continually improve the course. Evaluations are available online at: http://evalauation.csi.edu Evaluations open up two weeks prior to the end of the course. The last day to complete an evaluation is the last day of the course. During the time the evaluations are open, students can complete the course evaluations at their convenience from any computer with Internet access, including in the open lad in the LIBRARY AND IN THE sub. When students log in they should see the evaluations for the courses in which they are enrolled. Evaluations are anonymous. Filling out the evaluation should only take a few minutes. Your honest feedback is greatly appreciated.
Social Science Department Goals: This course also addresses the following Social Science Department goals:
1. Help students understand important facts, concepts and theories of Social Science subjects.
2. Help students acquire techniques and methods used to gain new knowledge in the disciplines.
3. Help students develop ability to distinguish between fact and opinion.
4. Teach students to use evaluation, analysis and synthesis to interpret and solve problems.
5. Teach students to use different perspectives from the social sciences and education to make better-
informed decisions
6. Help students acquire an informed understanding of various cultures.
7. Prepare to transfer to a university.
Law Enforcement Program Objectives: The student will:
1. develop skills utilizing firearms.
2. develop skills regarding weapon retention and traffic direction.
3. introduce students to the procedures and law regarding enforcement activities.
4. introduce students to the techniques utilized in various investigations.
5. introduce students to the techniques utilized in self defense and the various tools of self defense
used by law enforcement.
6. prepare students for entry level positions in the law enforcement field.
Lawe 103 Course outcomes aligned with Social Science Goals and Law Enforcement Program Objectives
Social Science Department Goals / Law Enforcement Program Objectives1.Demonstrate an understanding of constitutional law and state criminal code / 1,2,3,4,6,7 / 3,4,6
2.Demonstrate understanding of specific laws, fish and game, traffic and alcohol control / 1,3,4,6,7 / 2,3,4,6
3.Demonstrate their understanding of rules of evidence, search and seizure, and laws of arrest. / 1,3,4,5,7 / 2,3,4,6
4.Attendance Roster / 1,4,6,7 / 3,4,6
Assessment Methods: Alignment of course outcomes with course assessment methods.
Multiple Choice Exam / Fill in the Blank Exam / Classroom Discussion / Attendance Roster1 / ü / ü / ü
2 / ü / ü / ü
3 / ü / ü / ü
4 / ü / ü
The manual, exams, lectures, discussions, practical exercises and videos will help the student achieve the social science department and law enforcement program goals and the course objectives.