CJC 101
Introductory Survey of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Fall 2007 (3 credit hours)
M, W, & F 10:00 am
Hardy Classroom, 204
Instructor Information
Name: Dr. Deanna L. Diamond
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Communication with the Professor: When communicating with the professor via e-mail, students are REQUIRED to use their Barton e-mail accounts.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Description
This survey course is designed to provide students with a general introduction to the concepts, phenomenon, and issues of concern in the scientific study of crime and justice practices. It provides the introductory student an overview of the nature, dynamics, etiological theories of crime and criminal behavior. It also seeks to establish a rudimentary level of understanding of the major issues of concern in the criminal justice sciences, particularly those warranting further study. Special emphasis is given to current research findings in crime policy and criminal practice.
Required Texts
Burns, R. G. (2007). The Criminal Justice Sytem. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Additional Readings
Additional readings will be provided through Blackboard. Content from these readings WILL be included on exams.
Attendance Policy
Role will be taken every class session. Academic advisors will be notified if students miss more than one scheduled class period without an excusal. Hospitalization, extreme illness, a death in the family, or military commitments are all valid reasons for an excused absence. According to the attendance policy of Barton College, students are expected to attend at least 75% of the class hours. Attending less than 75% of the scheduled course meetings during the semester will result in failure of the course.
Exams and Make-up Work
Students are expected to take all exams at the scheduled time. Prior WRITTEN notice (e-mail is sufficient) of the need for an alternative time will be required. Documentation of the reason for requesting the alternative test date is required. In case of an emergency, please call the professor as soon as possible and leave a message requesting an alternative time to take the exam. All make-up mid-terms will be given on the day of the final.
If a students requires extra time to complete homework assignments, please inform the professor in WRITING (e-mail is sufficient) PRIOR TO the due date and provide documentation of the reason for the delay. If there are personal issues preventing a student from completing the required course work, then please DO NOT wait until the last week of classes to discuss the situation with the professor. Incompletes will not be given during the last week of the semester.
Classroom Conduct
Please show up on time and be prepared. Put all cell phones on vibrate, and leave the classroom before answering any calls. DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE IN CLASS. Be respectful of other students and the professor at all times. Sophomoric or disruptive behavior will result in students being asked to leave the classroom.
Course Requirements
Self-Paced Learning Assignments: There will be a series of assignments throughout the semester that will require students to complete outside research. Each of these assignments will be worth 20 points, for a total of 80 points. They will be completed outside of class, but will be used in group work during class. Each self-paced assignment is due according to the course calendar contained in this syllabus.
Mid-term Exam: There will be an in-class mid-term exam on Friday, October 12th. The mid-term will consist of multiple choice questions, fill-in-the blank questions, and short answer/essay questions. The mid-term will be worth a total of 100 points.
Final Exam: There will be an in-class final exam on Thursday, December 13th. The final will consist of multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and short answer/essay questions. The final will be cumulative and will be worth a total of 100 points.
In-class Group Work: Each student is required to participate in in-class group assignments. There will be a total of five graded group assignments throughout the course of the semester. The nature of the assignments will vary. Some will require group writing. At least one will require students to present their work to the class. The assignments will be worth 10 points each, for a total of 50 points. Those students who are not present in class on the day of in-class group work WILL NOT have the opportunity to make up those points. If the student can present documentation for his or her absence, including emergency medical care, death in the family, or other serious events, then a written assignment may be substituted for the in-class group work. Students will be allowed to make up only one in-class assignment.
Weekly Homework Assignments: Students are required to download weekly homework assignments through Blackboard. These assignments should be submitted according to the course calendar contained in this syllabus. Each assignment will be worth 5 points each, and there will be 17 of them, for a total of 85 points. These assignments will highlight important concepts from the text and lectures. They are meant to function as a study guide for the quizzes and exams.
Theory Application Paper: Each student must complete a 2-3 page paper that applies criminal theory to an actual crime or criminal lifestyle. The assignment will require students to apply at least two theories to a given criminal scenario. This paper will be worth 40 points. It is due according to the course calendar contained in this syllabus.
“Real-World” Project: Students will be divided into groups to complete this project. Each group will be given a specific problem that might occur in a real-world criminal justice agency. The group must work together to identify resources to help address the issue. It must then design a solution to the problem. Each student will be evaluated by other members of the group, as well as the professor, for this project. This project will be worth 50 points. It is due according to the course calendar contained in this syllabus.
Semester Project: Each student is required to complete a final project that explores a criminal justice profession. The project will include interviewing an individual working in the criminal justice field, researching the job requirements of the chosen position, and obtaining an application for the chosen position. The project will be worth a total of 100 points.
Point Totals: Self-paced learning assignments 80
Theory application paper 50
Mid-term 100
Final 100
“Real-World” project 50
Weekly assignments 85
Group work 50
Semester Project 100
TOTAL 605
Grading Scale: A 560-605 points (93-100%)
A- 545-559 points (90-92%)
B+ 525-544 points (87-89%)
B 500-524 points (83-86%)
B- 485-499 points (80-82%)
C+ 460-479 points (77-79%)
C 440-459 points (73-76%)
C- 425-439 points (70-72%)
D+ 405-424 points (67-69%)
D 380-404 points (63-66%)
D- 360-379 points (60-62%)
U(F) <359 points (0-59%)
Academic Dishonesty
In accordance with the General College Catalog regarding the College Policy on Academic Honesty (p. 63 of 2000-2001 catalog) – “The following list of violations outlines infractions. The list is not comprehensive.
· Academic Dishonesty is defined as any act of cheating and plagiarism.
· Cheating is defined as giving or receiving aid, including attempting to give or receive aid, without the specific consent of the professor, on quizzes, examinations, assignments, etc.
· Plagiarism is defined as presenting as one's own the writing or work of others. Whenever phrasing is borrowed, even if only two or three words, the indebtedness should be recognized by the use of quotation marks and mention of the author's name. The language of another is not made the writer's own by omission, rearrangement, or new combinations; such an act is plagiarism."
An act of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of “0” for the exam or assignment in question. In addition, a report of the act of academic dishonesty will be submitted to the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. All students caught committing an act of academic dishonesty will be under heightened scrutiny for the remainder of the semester. A second act of academic dishonesty will result in automatic failure of the course.
BARTON COLLEGE HONOR CODE
The mission of the college is rooted in our commitment to developing ethical and socially responsible behavior in all relationships. Responsible living in a community of learners requires adherence to demanding standards.
Members of the Barton College Community Will
· Express opinions with civility.
· Show consideration and respect for the opinions of others.
· Promote the honor code in all their actions for the benefit of the community of learners at Barton.
Members of the Barton College Community Will Not
· Lie.
· Cheat.
· Plagiarize.
· Steal.
· Violate others’ property.
· Tolerate others’ disregard for the honor code.
Grade Disputes
It the student’s responsibility to retain all graded work for the semester and to track grades as the semester progresses. Should there be a grade dispute, it is the student’s responsibility to produce graded work to challenge the refuted grade.
August 2007
1 / 2 / 3 / 4
5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11
12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18
19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25
26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31 / 1
Course Introduction / The CJ System and the CJ Process
Lecture / The CJ System and the CJ Process
Lecture
September 2007
2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
Measuring and Defining Crime
Read Chpt. 1 &
“Measuring Crime” (Blackboard)
Assignment 1 due
Lecture
Last Day to ADD / Measuring and Defining Crime
Self-paced learning assignment-Elements of a Crime
Group activity / Measuring and Defining Crime
Self-paced learning assignment-Elements of a Crime
Group activity
10 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15
Policing
Read-“History of Policing” (Blackboard)
Assignment 2 due
Lecture / Policing
Read Chpt. 2
Assignment 3 due
Group activity / Policing
Read-“Community Policing” (Blackboard)
Assignment 4 due
Neighborhood Walk
17 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22
Policing
Read-“Policing and the Law” (Blackboard)
Assignment 5 due
Lecture / Policing
Read-“Policing and the Law” (Blackboard)
Group activity / Policing
Read Chpt. 3
Assignment 6 due
Lecture
24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29
Policing
Read Chpt. 4
Assignment 7 due
Lecture / Last Day to DROP / Policing
Self-paced learning assignment-Federal Law Enforcement
Group activity / SCJA Conference-Savannah
Professor Absent
TOUR of Wilson PD
October 2007
Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat30 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
Criminal Theory
Read-“Criminological Theory” (Blackboard)
Lecture / Criminal Theory
Read-“Criminological Theory” (Blackboard)
Assignment 8 due
Group activity / Criminal Theory
Video-“Girls in the Hood”
Video-“Mind of a Rapist”
Class discussion
7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13
Criminal Theory
Read-“Criminological Theory” (Blackboard)
Theory Application Paper due
Class discussion / Mid-term Review / MID-TERM
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20
FALL BREAK
NO CLASS / FALL BREAK / The Courts
Read-“The Courts” (Blackboard)
Assignment 9 due
Lecture / The Courts
Read Chpt. 5
Assignment 10 due
Self-paced learning assignment-Bail
22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27
The Courts
Read Chpt. 6
Assignment 11 due
Lecture / 11 am Advisement Meeting-Hardy Lower / The Courts
Read Chpt. 7
Assignment 12 due
Group activity / The Courts
Video-“Plea Bargaining”
Group activity
29 / 30 / 31
The Courts
Read Chpt. 8
Assignment 13 due
Group activity / The Courts
Self-paced learning assignment-Criminal Defenses
Group activity
November 2007
Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat1 / 2 / 3
The Courts
Read Chpt. 9
Assignment 14 due
Group activity
4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10
The Courts
Read Chpt. 10
Assignment 15 due
Lecture / Last Day to WITHDRAW / The Courts
Movie-“Gideon’s Trumpet”
“Real World” project is due / The Courts
Movie-“Gideon’s Trumpet”
12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17
Corrections
History of Punishment
Lecture / Corrections
Movie-“The Voyage of the Courtesans” / ■ ASC Conference-Atlanta
Professor Absent
JAIL TOUR
19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24
Corrections
Read chpts.11 &12
Assignment 16 due
Lecture / Last Day to Request Changes to Exam Schedule / Thanksgiving Break
NO CLASS / Thanksgiving Break / Thanksgiving Break
NO CLASS / Thanks-giving Break
25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30
Thanks-giving Break / Corrections
Read chpts. 13 & 14
Assignment 17 due
Lecture / Corrections
Audio-“Witness to an Execution”
Movie-“Inside Tuttweiler Prison for Women”
Class discussion / Corrections
Movie-“Inside Tuttweiler Prison for Women”
Class discussion
December 2007
Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat1
2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
Juvenile Justice
Read-“The Juvenile Justice System” (Blackboard)
Assignment 18 due
Lecture / Juvenile Justice
Self-paced learning assignment-The Juvenile Justice Vocabulary / Careers in Criminal Justice
Semester Project due
Class discussion
10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15
LAST DAY OF CLASS
Review for Final / READING
DAY / 10:30 am EXAM
17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22
24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29
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Course Goals