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Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: CRIJ-1310 (Section: 71, CRN: 91934) Fundamentals of Criminal Law |
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| Instructor | Gregory Clark | ||||||||
| clarkgw@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6330 | ||||||||
| Office | Educational I - Room: 133 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Please contact me via email to schedule visit. | ||||||||
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| Description | This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Criminal Law, 13th edition, Cengage Learning, 2018. ISBN: 978-1-305-96636-9 |
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| Prerequisites |
None |
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| Core Objectives |
Identify the elements of crimes and defenses under Texas statutes, Model Penal Code, and case law. Classify offenses and articulate penalties for various crimes. Compare culpable mental states when assigning criminal responsibility. Assess the impact of history and philosophy on current criminal laws. Evaluate the application of criminal law to other areas of criminal justice such as law enforcement and corrections |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week #1: 8/22-8/28 Pre-Test, Welcome Discussion Post Week #2: 8/29-9/4 Chapters 1-9 Quizzes, Discussion Board Week #3: 9/5-9/11 Chapters 1-9, Quizzes, Discussion Board Week #4: 9/12-9/18 Module #1 Discussion Post Due Week #5: 9/19-9/25 Exam #1 and Chapter Quizzes Due Week #6: Chapters 10-12, Quizzes, Discussion Board Course Project open Week #7: 10/3-10/09 Chapters 10-12, Quizzes, Discussion Board Due Week #8: 10/10-10/16 Exam #2 and Chapter Quizzes Due Week #9: 10/17-10/23 Chapters 13-15, Quizzes, Discussion Board Week #10: 10/24-10/30 Chapters 13-15, Quizzes, Discussion Board Due Week #11: 10/31-11/06 Exam #3 and Chapter Quizzes Due Week #12: 11/07-11/13 Chapters 16-19, Quizzes, Discussion Board Week #13: 11/14-11/20 Chapters 16-19, Quizzes, Discussion Board Due Week #14: 11/21-11/27 Thanksgiving Break Week #15: 11/28-12/04 Exam #4, Chapter Quizzes, Course Project Due |
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| Final Exam Date | November 29, 2022 - 8:00 AM Through December 3, 2022 - 10:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
100-90=A 89-80 =B 79-70 =C 69-60 =D 59-0 =F |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Exams-50% Quizzes-20% Course Project-15% Discussion Board- 15% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
There will not be any extra credit provided. There will be no leniency granted for late submissions of assignments. Emergencies should be communicated with professor in a timely manner. |
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| Attendance Policy |
This is an online course. Students should log in several times per week. The course schedule is subject to change. |
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| Other | |||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
The instructor of this course is NOT designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); therefore, does NOT have the responsibility of reporting disclosure of Clery Act crimes (other crimes identified in the Violence Against Women Act) to the appropriate campus authorities. For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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