Crime in America
Flex WeBB
Semester Hours Credit: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Course Dates:
October 9th to December 3rd, 2017
Instructor: Eric J. West
Instructor’s Location: Tacoma, WA
Skype Name: eric.west47
Weekly Skype Office Hours: Saturdays, 5-7PM
Instructor Email:
Phone: 253-222-6625
I. INTRODUCTION
A. This course will introduce students to American crime problems in historical perspective, social and public policy factors affecting crime, impact and crime trends, social characteristics of specific crimes, and prevention of crime.
B. This course is required for the Associates in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice.
C. This course is occupationally related and serves in preparation for career(s) in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Corrections.
II. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, Crime in America, the student will be able to:
A. Explain the psychological, social, and economic impact of crime in society.
B. Identify characteristics of major crimes.
C. Discuss the impact on society and the prevention thereof.
D. List crimes by definition and classification according to major sub groupings.
E. Discuss the basic theoretical and behavioral models, as well as the historical development of laws and contributions of famous law givers.
F. Define selected terms vital to the understanding of the legal terminology which will be encountered in numerous Criminal Justice courses.
III. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
A. The instructional materials identified for this course are viewable through
http://www.ctcd.edu/academics/booksinstructional-materials/
Required Student Textbook:
Criminology: The Core - CTC Custom Cover / Siegel / 5th / Cengage / 2014 / 9781305028357ISBN: 9781305028357
B. References:
1. Adler, Freda, Gerhard Mueller, & WilliamLaufer,Criminology and the Criminal Justice System, 4thEd, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2001.
2.Schmalleger, Frank,Criminology Today, 3rdEd, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2002.
3. Reid, Sue Titus,Crime and Criminology,10thEd, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2003.
4. Siegel, Larry J.,Criminology, 7th Ed, Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing, 2000.
5. Maxim, Paul & Paul Whitehead,Explaining Crime, 4thEd,Woburn, MA:Butterworth-Heinenmann, 1998
6.Palacios, Wilson, Paul Cromwell, & Roger Dunham, Crime & Justice in America, 2ndEd. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2002.
7. Black's Law Dictionary
8. U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and latest Amendments
9.www.fbi.gov/ucr
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS – STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Your first responsibility is scholarship and registration. Central Texas College (CTC) Site Coordinators are available at various locations to assist you. If a CTC Site Coordinator is not available, contact your education center counselor for assistance.
B. Course assignments for Flex WeBB course are available in the Blackboard. You will need your seven digits CTC ID to access your Blackboard account. Visit your local CTC Site Coordinator or follow the instructions on the Central Texas College WebAdvisor if you need help retrieving it.
C. Access CTC Blackboard: https://ctc.blackboard.com/
· Your username is 'c'(lowercase) + your 7-digit CTC ID
· Your password is the month, day, and last two digits of the year in which you were born, in numeric form: mmddyy.
D. This course is 48 clock hours in length and it is designed for you to work offline, for the most part. Access to the Blackboard will be mandatory during the first and the last week of the course, unless different arrangement have been made.
E. Graded assignments are to be downloaded from the Blackboard on the student’s personal device or printed out. Those are available in the Download File. Ensure access to hard copies for working offline.
F. First week graded assignment includes syllabus review. You are responsible to download the syllabus, review it, and submit a confirmation through the Blackboard assignment, indicating that the task has been completed. Failure to do so in timely manner will result in administrative withdrawal during the Census- Certification Roll completion.
G. Occasionally an alternate assignment may be provided to accommodate the needs of students in remote locations. If in doubt, consult your instructor.
H. You will set your own schedule within the time frame the course is offered. It is your responsibility to submit all assignments by the end date and complete all exams. For more information on the exams, read the EXAM section below.
I. You will have an assigned instructor. If at any time you do not understand a reading assignment, audio visual presentation or lab work, ask your instructor for assistance. The instructor is there for you.
J. You are encouraged to give your best effort throughout the course. From the beginning, you should plan for a steady, organized, and continuous effort, which in the long run will prove more effective for your final grade than a last minute crash-cram policy. Your course grade is not determined solely by exam grade. Such factors as individual assignments, research papers or projects will be considered in grade computation.
K. You are expected to read all assigned material. Keep informed on all assignments.
L. Scholastic Honesty: All students are required and expected to maintain the highest standards of scholastic honesty in the preparation of all coursework and during examinations. The following are considered examples of scholastic dishonesty:
Plagiarism: The taking of passages from the writing of others without giving proper credit to the sources.
Collusion: Using another’s work as one’s own, or working together with another person in the preparation of work, unless such joint preparation is specifically approved in advance by the instructor.
Cheating: Giving or receiving information on examinations.
Students guilty of scholastic dishonesty will be administratively dropped from the course with a grade of “F” and be subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and expulsion.
M. Special Work: A term paper or other project, per requirements of the instructor, may be required. The subject must be appropriate for the course material. Check with the instructor when you have made a selection. The value is indicated in the semester grade computation and has considerable weight on your final average.
V. COURSE FORMAT – Flex WeBB with Blackboard
A. What are Flex WeBB courses?
Flex WeBB courses are offered at select locations. These courses are designed for students without consistent, reliable internet access. Access to the Internet is required at the beginning of the course to check into class and download the syllabus and assignments, and before the end of the course for submitting completed assignments and to take exams via Blackboard. It differs from the traditional college course in that you are allowed to work on your own, at your own pace, within set schedule limitations.
It is your responsibility to ensure access to your CTC Blackboard course at the beginning and by the end of the course, and that you familiarize yourself with the contents and assignments. It is also your responsibility to log into CTC Blackboard and submit assignments and take all required exams before the last day of the course. Failure to do so will have a negative impact on the course grade.
The course is scheduled for eight weeks. There will be no lectures provided by the instructor. You are responsible for following the sequence of activities presented in the course outline and completing all the assignments and exams as required.
Instructor consultations will be available throughout the course. You are responsible for arranging those with the instructor.
B. How long do I have to complete the coursework?
All CTC Europe Flex WeBB courses have scheduled start and end dates. Generally, courses will be 8 weeks in length. Failure to complete the required coursework within this timeframe or to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress in this class may result in one of the following actions:
· You may receive an “F” as a course grade.
· You may receive a “W” (withdrawal).
· Your account may be placed on hold.
· You may be required to reimburse your funding source for the full amount of tuition plus additional costs.
Contact the student services () for answers to questions regarding student services (records, transcripts, etc.), financial aid, and other concerns you might have.
C. How do I contact my instructor?
· If you are in a deployed or remote location without frequent internet access, you are to call the nearest education center and ask to speak with the CTC Site Coordinator. CTC Site Coordinators will contact the headquarters and arrange for the instructor to establish contact using your DSN number.
· If you have Internet capabilities, you will communicate with your instructor through the Blackboard Messaging system. Contact your local Site Coordinator if you do not to hear from your instructor.
VI. EXAMS
A. Your course will have, 8 lesson quizzes, 14 critical Thinking Question, 4 writing assignments and three exams. Exams will be administered via Biometric Signature application. See Blackboard announcement for additional information.
B. If you know in advance that you will be unable to complete the exam by the last day of the course, due to valid reasons, it is your responsibility to communicate with the instructor in a timely manner and arrange to take an early examination, or to ask the instructor for an extension and an “IP” grade with a specific extension deadline that the instructor issues.Ensure to consult with the instructor about make-up work.
C.Students without excused exam completion will be given a zero for the missed examination.
D. Examinations may consist of both objective (true/false, multiple choice, fill in-the-blank, and matching) and subjective (short answer and essay) questions.
VII. SEMESTER GRADE COMPUTATIONS
Your grade will be determined by the total number of points you receive on Critical Thinking Questions, Writing Assignments, Quizzes and Exams.
This shows how each assignment or exam is graded.
· 8 Lesson Quizzes: 140 points
· 14 Critical Thinking Questions: 70 points
· 4 Writing Assignments: 170 points
· Exam 1: 120 points
· Exam 2: 150 points
· Exam 3: 300 points
· Syllabus Review 50 points
· Total: 1000 points
Your grade will be based on the Central Texas College grading system:
· A900-1000points
· B800-899points
· C700-799points
· D600-699 points
· F0-599points
The possible grades for this course are A, B, C, D, or F. In order to receive transferable credit for this course, a grade of C or above must be earned.
As a rule, Ds will not transfer to other colleges. If you feel you cannot continue with the course, it is your responsibility to withdraw using the appropriate procedures based on your individual situation.
VIII. NOTES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FROM COURSE INSTRUCTOR
A. Tuition refunds are made only in the case of class cancellation or official and timely withdrawal from CTC or from a course. Please refer to the current course catalog for more details.
B. GoArmyEdstudents should contact their education counselor before withdrawing and are required to withdraw through the GoArmyEd portal.
Please note: a military withdrawal does not override CTC’s grading policy.
For self-pay students, refunds are computed from the date the Application for
Withdrawal or Refund is filed with the CTC Site Coordinator or designated Student
Services Officer. Special conditions apply to students who receive federal, state, and/or
institutional financial aid.
Tuition and fees paid directly to the Institution by the Veterans Administration, Title IV (Financial Aid Programs, a sponsor, donor, or scholarship shall be refunded to the source rather than directly to the students.
C. Course Withdrawals, Student Responsibilities: It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from a course. The instructor cannot initiate a withdrawal based upon a student’s request. Rather, students must initiate the withdrawal with the designated Education Center Representative, through the CTC Site Coordinator or the Student Services Officer for that region.
D. Extensions/ Incomplete / Course in Progress Grade Policy:
In general, extensions are not granted; i.e., you must complete all coursework by the last day of class.
Aside from completing all coursework before the last day of class, you must meet any and all deadlines within the course session as posted by your instructor.
· An “IP” grade may be assigned by an instructor. In order to be considered for an “IP,” you must meet all of the following requirements:
o Satisfactory progress in a course.
o Completion to a major portion of the course requirements as scheduled, with the exception of a major quiz, final exam, or other project.
o Documentation of inability to complete the course requirements is due to circumstances beyond your control, such as personal illness, death in the immediate family, military orders, or, in the case of distance learning courses, technology issues.
o Communication to the instructor in advance of absences/non-participation, whenever possible.
o Proposal of specific timelines for completion of the remaining course requirements.
Any requests for extensions must be submitted to your instructor in writing (emails or messages) prior to the end of the course.IP grades are not granted automatically.The instructor makes the final decision concerning the granting of the incomplete grade (course extension) and will set an appropriate deadline for the extension based on the amount of coursework remaining. An “IP” grade cannot be replaced by the grade of “W.” If you elect to repeat the course, you must register, pay full tuition and fees and repeat the entire course.
With an “Incomplete” grade, students are required to complete a set amount of work before the instructor will submit an official letter grade. All coursework must be submitted prior to 45 days from the last day of class to allow for processing of your grade. Failure to do so will result in the IP becoming an F or FI. Under no circumstances will the deadline exceed 110 days after the scheduled end of the course.
If you feel you cannot continue with the course, it is your responsibility to withdraw using the appropriate procedures based on your individual situation. Information and forms are available at https://ctceforms.ctcd.edu/index.aspx .Questions may be directed your local Site Coordinator.
E. Instructor Discretion: The instructor reserves the right of final decision in course requirements.
F. Civility: Individuals are expected to be cognizant of what a constructive educational experience is and respectful of those participating in a learning environment. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.