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Fall 2023 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 | This course is in an online format. I can be reached via email Monday- Friday. Emails sent on the weekend will be responded to on Monday. | ||||||||
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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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| Additional Materials/Resources | None | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
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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| Core Objectives |
Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or visual communication. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Chapter 1. Criminal Law: Purposes, Scope, and Sources Chapter 2. Jurisdiction Chapter 3. Essential Elements of a Crime Chapter 4. Criminal Liability Chapter 5. Criminal Responsibility and the Capacity to Commit a Crime Chapter 6. The Law Governing the Use of Force Chapter 7. Other Criminal Defenses Chapter 8. Criminal Punishments Chapter 9. Free Speech, Public Order Crimes, and the Bill of Rights Chapter 10. Homicide Chapter 11. Assault, Battery, and other Crimes Against the Person Chapter 12. Sexual Assault, Rape, Prostitution, and Related Sex Crimes Chapter 13. Theft Chapter 14. Robbery, Burglary, and Related Crimes Chapter 15. White-Collar Crime, Cybercrime, and Commercial Crime Chapter 16. Drug Abuse and Alcohol-Related Crimes Chapter 17. Terrorism Chapter 18. Organized Crime and Gangs Chapter 19. Immigration Crimes, Contempt, and Other Crimes Against Government |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: 8/28- 9/02 Pre-Test, Welcome Discussion Post Week 2: 9/04-9/09 Chapters 1-9 Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 3: 9/11-9/16 Chapters 1-9 Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 4: 9/18-9/23 Chapters 1-9 Quizzes, Discussion Post Due Week 5: 9/25-9/30 Chapters 1-9 Quizzes Due, Exam #1 Week 6:10/2-10/7 Chapters 10-12 Quizzes, Discussion Board, Course Project Open Week 7:10/9-10/14 Chapters 10-12 Quizzes, Discussion Post Due Week 8:10/16-10/21 Chapters 10-12 Quizzes Due, Exam #2 Week 9:10/23-10/28 Chapters 13-15 Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 10:10/30-11/4 Chapters 13-15 Quizzes, Discussion Post Due Week 11:11/6-11/11 Chapters 13-15 Quizzes, Exam #3, Course Project Due Week 12:11/13-11/18 Chapters 16-19 Quizzes, Discussion Board Week 13:11/20-11/25 THANKSGIVING BREAK Week 14:11/27-12/2 Chapters 16-19 Quizzes, Discussion Post Due Week 15: 12/04-12/9 Chapters Quizzes due, Exam #4 |
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| Final Exam Date | December 4, 2023 - 8:00 AM Through December 9, 2023 - 8:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Exams- 50% Quizzes- 20% Discussion Board- 15% Course Project- 15% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
There will be no extra credit given. Late assignments will not be excepted. |
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| Attendance Policy | Students should log into the course 3-4 times per week. | ||||||||
| Additional Information | N/A | ||||||||
| 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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
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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| 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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