COURSE:
Criminal Justice 2113
Criminal Investigation
PRE/CO-REQUISITES
None
MEETS:
Online Format
PROFESSOR:
Kristy Paine
E-MAIL
Kpaine@taftcollege.edu
OFFICE:
None
PHONE:
Please contact me via the listed college email address. I
will check my email once a day around 0900 hours. I
will not routinely check my emails on the weekends, but
will check them early on Monday morning. You can
normally expect an answer the next day.
An emergency email address is: Kipotter@msn.com
DESCRIPTION:
This is a discussion of the problems involved in the
investigation of specific offenses with emphasis upon the
felonies. Sources of information, cooperation with
related agencies, writing of the investigation report, and
use of testing for driver intoxication are covered.
TEXT:
Criminal Investigation a Method for Reconstructing the
Past.
Authors: James W. Osterburg and Richard H. Ward
*You only need the text; you do not need the study
guide.
COLLEGE-WIDE CORE
COMPETENCIES
Read and retain information.
Write Clearly.
Employ vocabulary of the subject studied.
Find and interpret information.
Evaluate strengths, weaknesses and fallacies of logic.
Locate, evaluate and select evidence to support or
discredit an argument.
Apply learned knowledge to new situations.
Demonstrate etiquette in written interaction.
Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for other cultures.
STUDENT LEARNING
OUTCOMES
The student will be introduced to the criminal justice
system and components that comprise the system.
The student will become familiar with the roles and
functions of each component of the criminal justice
system.
OBJECTIVES:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
A. Understand the objectives of police
investigations.
B. Identify the investigational procedure
C. Understand investigational report writing and
evaluate the investigation.
D. Identify sources of information which are
available to the investigator.
COURSE WEB PAGE:
ETUDES format. Criminal Justice Admin. 2113
INSTRUCTOR
REQUIREMENTS:
All assignments will be submitted by their due date, or
the student will not be given credit for their work.
I will allow ONE module assignment to be turned in late
during the semester, because life does happen. You
MUST CONTACT me prior to the due date. However,
the exercises will not be included in this exception.
MODULES only.
GRADING:
10 Module Assignments
20 for assignments
10 for discussion board
30 for tests
Exercises
Final Exam
Total
901-1000
A
801-900
B
701-800
C
601-700
D
600 points or less F
ATTENDANCE:
600 points (60 ea)
150 points (50 ea)
250 points
1000 points
This is an online class and will require significant time
on and off the computer to complete the course. Failure
to complete two test modules will allow the instructor to
remove the student from the class.
CHEATING POLICY:
ADA Accommodations
Cheating constitutes academic dishonesty and, in general
will be handled as part of the course grading process.
Penalty may range from no credit for the assignment up
to and including exclusion and/or an “F” grade for the
course.
Accommodations for a Student with a Disability
If you require a disability-related accommodation please
let me know as soon as possible so that I can assist you
in a timely manner. You should also contact the Student
Support Services at the college. 661 763 7776
.
THE LIBRARY
Call 661 763 7748 for information and current hours.
COUNSELORS
Available to assist students with career and curriculum
planning decisions, as well as personal problems such as
drug and alcohol dependency. Call 661 763 7748 for
current hours or additional information.
DIVISION:
Criminal Justice Administration
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Vocabulary
And
Essay
Assignments
Dates may be
adjusted as
necessary.
Students will be
notified of all
changes.
Module 1
Discussion
Board
assignment
Examinations
Chapter 1 and 2
Introduction on
the Discussion
Board
Chapter 1 and 2
Chapters 3,4 and
5
Module 2
discussion
Chapters 3,4 and 5
Chapters 6,7 and
8
Module 3
discussion
Chapters 6, 7 and
8
Chapters 9,10 and Module 4
11
discussion
Chapters 9, 10 and
11
Aug. 25-Sept. 6
Module 2
Sept. 7- Sept. 17
Module 3
Sept. 18-Sept. 27
Module 4
Sept. 28-Oct. 7
Module 5
Oct. 8- Oct. 17
Chapters 12, 13
and 14
Module 5
discussion
Exercise 1
Chapters 12,13
and 14
Module 6
Oct. 18- Oct. 27
Module 7
Oct. 28-Nov.6
Module 8
Nov. 7-Nov. 16
Module 9
Nov 17- Nov. 30
Module 10
Dec. 1-Dec. 11
Final Examination
Dec. 13- Dec. 18
Chapters 15,16
and 17
Module 6
discussion
Chapters 15,16
and 17
Chapters 18,19
and 20
Module 7
discussion
Chapters 18,19
and 20
Chapters 21,22
and 23
Module 8
discussion
Chapters 21,22
and 23
Chapters 24, 25
and 26
Module 9
discussion
Exercise 2
Chapters 24,25
and 26
Chapters 27,28
and 29
Module 10
discussion
Exercise 3
Chapters 27, 28
and 29
Final exam must
be taken before
midnight on Dec.
18th.