College of the Redwoods
EXPERIMENTAL COURSE
Proposal and Outline
DATE: 3/24/2008
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: AJ 88
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Natural Resources Law Enforcement
DISCIPLINE(S): (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web address
and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf] Course may fit
more than one discipline; identify all that apply) Administration of Justice; Forestry/Natural
Resources
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
TOTAL UNITS: 3
TOTAL HOURS: 54
[Lecture Units: 3.0
[Lecture Hours: 54
The second time?
Lab Units: 0]
Lab Hours: 0]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 30
GRADING:
Submitted by:
Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Gary Sokolow
CR/NC Option
Tel. Ext. 4334
Division Chair: Mike Wells
Date: 4/15/08
Review Date: 4/15/08
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 6/3/08
Yes
Date: 4/25/08
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE
Should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what student goals the course is designed to fulfill.
Introduction to Natural Resources Law Enforcement is a three-unit course designed to
give students a broad orientation to law enforcement occupations that enforce regulatory
statutes dealing with the conservation and protection of natural resources. Students will
be exposed to various aspects of wildlife, fisheries, and conservation enforcement
practices. Overview of laws, policy, and institutions used to regulate natural resource
management and protect the environment.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should students be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Trace the evolution of conservation law enforcement to its present form.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Describe the European system of wildlife management.
Describe how the state’s jurisdiction of wildlife is applied.
Describe how Federal jurisdiction of wildlife is related to the states.
Describe how tribal hunting and fishing rights are enforced.
Understand the role of wildlife and fisheries enforcement officers.
Describe common recreational wildlife and fisheries enforcement issues.
Describe various aspects of commercial wildlife and fisheries enforcement.
Develop and present a case study involving violations of conservation law.
COURSE CONTENT
Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of instruction and assignments).
Attached
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Listening to lectures.
Completing assigned readings.
Listening to class discussions.
Listening to student presentations.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes?
1. Essay exam.
2. Formal student class presentation (case study).
3. Homework assignments.
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course:
Rationale for Prerequisite?
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed.
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
Course:
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course: Engl 150
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
Students will be reviewing various documents and preparing a report using the APA
format.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS: Title, Author, and Date are required.
Author Sigler Title Wildlife Law Enforcement Date 1995
Other Appropriate Readings:
California Fish and Game Code 2008, California Code of Regulations Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations Title 50, International Game Warden journal, and instructor prepared handouts.
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER AJ-88
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: AOJ Administration of Justice
16. CoRequisite Course: None
2. Subject: AJ
17. CoRequisite Noncourse: None
Course No: 88
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 30
4. Min/Maximum Units: 3.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: E Not Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Intro to Nat Res Law Enfcmt
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Introduction to Natural Resources Law
Enforcement
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
10. National ID (CIP): 43.0107
26. Billing Method: T-Term
11. Local ID (TOPS): 210500
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
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Level Two Work Experience:
NWE Not Coop Work Experience

Level Three:
28. Billing Credits: 3.0
29. Purpose: A Liberal Arts Sciences
30. Articulation No. (CAN):
Placeholder for GE OR
31. Articulation Seq. (CAN):
DOES NOT APPLY
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only

Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
33. Equates to another course?
course number.
13. Instructional Method: LEC Lecture and/or Discussion
14. Inst Ld (TLUs): 4.5
Contact Hours: 54
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Schedule.
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Course Title:
Introduction to Natural Resources Law Enforcement
Course Introduction:
Introduction to Natural Resources Law Enforcement is a three unit course designed to give
students a broad orientation to law enforcement occupations that enforce regulatory statutes
dealing with the conservation and protection of natural resources. Students will be exposed to
various aspects of wildlife, fisheries, and conservation enforcement practices. Overview of laws,
policy, and institutions used to regulate natural resource management and protect the
environment.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Describe the historic to present role of conservation law enforcement.
Give a brief description of the European system of wildlife management.
Describe how the state’s jurisdiction of wildlife is applied.
Describe how Federal jurisdiction of wildlife is related to the states.
Describe how tribal hunting and fishing rights are enforced.
Understand the role of wildlife and fisheries enforcement officers.
Describe common recreational wildlife and fisheries enforcement issues.
Describe various aspects of commercial wildlife and fisheries enforcement.
Develop and present a case study involving violations of conservation law.
Required Text:
The class will use handouts prepared by the instructor.
Class Schedule:
Week #1:
Historic Overview of Conservation Enforcement
Reading assignment- Handout #1
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #2:
The European System
Reading assignment- Handout #2
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #3:
State Jurisdiction
Reading assignment- Handout #3
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #4:
Federal Jurisdiction
Reading assignment- Handout #4
Homework- Questions 1-10
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Week #5:
Federal Jurisdiction (continued)
Reading assignment- Handout #5
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #6:
Tribal Hunting and Fishing
Reading assignment- Handout #6
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #7:
The Roles of Conservation Officers
Reading assignment- Handout #7
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #8:
Recreational Enforcement
Reading assignment- Handout #8
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #9:
Recreational Enforcement (continued)
Reading assignment- Handout #9
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #10:
Commercial Enforcement
Reading assignment- Handout #10
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #11:
Commercial Enforcement (continued)
Reading assignment- Handout #11
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #12:
Case StudiesReading assignment- Handout #12
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #13:
Case StudiesReading assignment- Handout #13
Homework- Questions 1-10
Week #14:
Student Case Study Presentations
Week #15:
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Student Case Study Presentations
Week #16:
Final Review and Exam
Grading Breakdown
Grading and Assignments
Course grades will be determined using the following breakdown:
Item
Possible Points
Percent
Class Participation
50
8%
Homework Assignments
350
58%
Case Study
100
17%
Final Examination
100
17%
600 Points
100%
TOTAL
Course grades will be determined using the following points:
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A-- 93%-100%
B-- 83%-92%
C-- 73%-82%
D-- 63%-72%
F-- 0-62%
The following definitions apply to grades assigned in this course:
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A--Performance of the student has been at the highest level, showing sustained excellence in
meeting all course requirements and exhibiting an unusual degree of intellectual initiative.
B--Performance of the student has been at a high level, showing consistent and effective
achievement in meeting course requirements.
C--Performance of the student has been at an adequate level, meeting the basic requirements of
the course.
D--Performance of the student has been less than adequate, meeting only the minimum course
requirements.
F--Performance of the student has been such that minimal course requirements have not been
met. A final grade of F may be assigned as the result of cheating or plagiarism.
Instructor Contact Info:
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