Section 4003, Spring 2013 Class begins: January 14, 2013
Class ends: May 15, 2013
Final: May 22, 2013
Deadlines
Location: 1764 Shuhaw, Santa Rosa
Days/times: Monday/Wednesday, 9:00-10:30am
"Nothing is permanent but change." --Laėrtius, 3rd century C.E. AFTER 5/25, MY EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE mmswearingen@santarosa.edu
When contacting me by email, written note, or voicemail, identify the course you are in by section number (4003) and course number (AJ22). I teach multiple courses with about 200 students on my rosters, and some of you are on more than one of my rosters. This method will help me keep your message with the correct course.
Welcome
WELCOME TO SPRING 2013!
This page contains brief information you will need for this course. Detailed information is contained in the Syllabus, Assignment Requirements, and Assignments and Due Dates documents which may be accessed by the links at the bottom of this section homepage. I will not be providing hard copies of these documents in an effort to reduce paper usage.
Description
This course is a study of the historical development, philosophy of law and constitutional provisions in the administration of justice system. The course will include defining and classifying crime, legal research, study of case law, and the methodology and concepts of law as a social force.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the origins and foundational concepts of civil and criminal law. 2. Explain how laws are developed and modified. 3. Identify, classify, and apply the elements of Part I and Part II of the criminal ordinances from the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Act.
Expectations
MORE DETAILED INFORMATION IS IN THE SYLLABUS
CELL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Keep all cell phones and other electronic devices on silent mode and out of sight. In-class use of laptop computers are for note taking purposes only, and require you sit in the front two rows of the class. You will be requested to leave the class session if you continue to use the electronics inappropriately, rudely, and/or disruptively in class.
BEHAVIOR: All students must adhere to the Student Conduct Code as outlined in the SRJC Schedule of Classes. It is important that academic freedom be maintained by respecting the rights of other students to express any view or ask any question related to the course. Any plagiarism or cheating will not be tolerated.
If plagiarism is detected, the student will not receive any points for the assignment and face the possible consequence of failure in the course.
MORE DETAILED INFORMATION IS IN THE SYLLABUS
Important Dates
ALL ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES ARE IN THE ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES SCHEDULE LINKED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
FIRST DATE OF CLASS: January 14 NO CLASS MEETING: January 21 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) NO CLASS MEETING: February 18 (Professional Day) MIDTERM EXAM: March 6 NO CLASS MEETINGS: March 18 and 20 (Spring Break) LAST LESSON MEETING: May 15 FINAL EXAM: May 22 (8:00am - 9:45am) FINAL GRADES POSTED BY: June 3 (11:59pm)
ESSENTIALS OF CRIMINAL LAW (11th edition) by Neil Chamelin and Andrew Thomas ISBN 978-0-511057-7
Rentals and ebooks are available
There is a copy available at the Reserve Desk in Doyle Library (Call #: KF9219.85.C475 2012 PC)
Class Participation
Consistent attendance and active participation will benefit and enhance your learning experience. Material from class discussions will assist you in completing the exams and assignments. Develop a network of classmates to share notes and handouts with you in case you are unavoidably absent.
Per District policy an instructor may be drop a student from the course for missing 10% of the total class hours or four classes. This generally happens at the beginning of the semester.
However, it is your responsibility to withdraw or drop from a class if you choose to stop attending during the semester.
Tests and Exams
There is a midterm exam and a final exam for this course. You will need a Scantron-type scoring form for each exam, which are multiple-choice and true-false in structure.
Late or "make-up" unit exams are discouraged and points will be deducted (up to half a grade). The make-up exam must be taken before the beginning of the next scheduled class meeting. All late unit exams must be scheduled in advance with the instructor. No late exams are administered for the final exam.
If you have academic accommodations for exam taking, you are responsible for scheduling the exams in advance for administration on the class exam days with DRD.
Any academic dishonesty such as cheating or copying will result in a failing grade on that exam.
Further information on exams and academic integrity is in the course syllabus.
GRADING SCALE: 90%-100% = A 80%-89% = B 70%-79% = C 60%-69% = D <1%-59% = F
Assignments
All assignments will be submitted through the electronic system Turnitin.com. Using this feature reduces paper and copying while securely maintaining all of your assignment submissions. Additionally, you will have access to the grade book feature and have the ability to monitor your grades in the course.
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For a full listing of all sections of this course, visit the
complete schedule of classes.
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If you are not already an SRJC student, you must first apply for admission to the college.
After you have been admitted to SRJC, then you must officially enroll in this course through
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