SAMPLE COURSE PROCEDURE SHEET --COCHISE COLLEGE--CLASS PROCEDURE SHEET
Administration of Justice 101
Fall, 2010
Cochise College provides accessible educational opportunities that are responsive to a diverse
population and lead to constructive citizenship, meaningful careers, and lifelong learning.
Cochise College is committed to continuous improvement in order to provide the best possible service.
A key part of this commitment involves assessing student learning outcomes. Assessment, which
occurs apart from the regular grading of student work, is conducted by faculty using tests, research
papers, projects, presentations or standardized examinations to discover how well students who have
passed a course actually achieved the expected learning goals. Faculty members analyze the results so
they can develop strategies to help improve student learning in future classes.
Course: AJS 101 Introduction to Administration of Justice (3 units)
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in RDG 110 or reading level of 12.0.
Instructor: Mr. Charles E. Austin
Class Hours:
Douglas:
Monday and Wednesday 10:45 am -- 12:00 pm
Sierra Vista: Tuesday and Thursday 10:45 am – 12:00 pm,
ITV
Wednesday 3:25 pm – 6:15 pm
Room: 1102
Room: 1105
Room: Douglas D-LIB/302; Sierra
Vista S-LIB/902; Benson BCTR/114; Wilcox W-CTR/7;
Nogales N-CTR/ITV
Office:
Douglas:
Room 1109
Sierra Vista: Room 219
Office Hours:
Douglas Campus:
..
Monday 7:00 am-10:30 am; 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am-10:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-6:00 pm
While regular officer hours are scheduled at the above times and dates, other duties
and responsibilities may prevent me from being in the office at those times.
However, I am almost always on Campus from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and I am more
than willing to meet at a time that fits your personal schedule.
Sierra Vista Campus: By appointment. I will generally be in the office on Tuesday and Thursday, from
9:00-10:30 am, and from 2:00-4:00 pm however other duties and responsibilities
may prevent me from being in the office at those hours. Therefore it is
recommended that appointments be scheduled in advance when possible. I am
willing to meet with you at a time that fits your personal schedule.
Phone: 417-4093 (work); 456-5381 (cell)
E-mail: austinc@cochise.edu
Course Description:
Introduction to Administration of Justice is a detailed study of the organization and jurisdiction of
local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial, and correctional systems. Also includes the
history and philosophy, career opportunities and qualifying requirements, terminology and
constitutional limitations of the system.
Course Objectives:
As a function of class attendance, class discussion, text readings, written assignments, guest
lectures, quizzes and exams, the student will demonstrate:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Knowledge of the criminal justice including doing justice, controlling crime, and
preventing crime...
Knowledge of criminal justice as a “system,” with specific characteristics: discretion,
resource dependence, sequential tasks, and filtering...
An understanding of the classical and positivist theories about the causes of crime,
including biological psychological and sociological approaches.
Knowledge of the organization of police agencies and police activities, including issues of
preventive patrol, response time, foot versus motorized patrol, aggressive patrol, and
community-oriented policing.
Knowledge concerning the functional responsibilities of the components of the criminal
justice system; police, courts, and corrections.
An improved ability to communicate effectively, both orally & in writing.
The ability to analyze and form their own rational opinions about different aspects of the
criminal justice system and the theories, events, and processes involved in the operation of
our system of justice.
Required Texts: Smith, Christopher E, and Cole, George F. Sociology: The American System of
Criminal Justice 11th ed., 2006
Course Requirements:
a.
b.
c.
Weekly reading assignments as assigned by the instructor.
Regular class attendance and participation in class/group discussions.
Responsibility for all material covered in class lectures, class presentations and reading
assignments.
d.
e.
Taking all quizzes & exams at the scheduled date & time. Note: all exams will be
announced at least one (1) week in advance.
Completion of all written & oral assignments in a thorough & timely manner. Note: in
every case late assignments will not be accepted, unless prior approval is granted by the
instructor.
Method of Instruction:
Students learn best by doing. Since lecture requires students to do nothing more than to passively
write down what an instructor says and/or writes on the board, I will be requiring you to read the
text on your own, to complete homework and in-class assignments by applying concepts featured
in the text or in class lecture, to often work in groups (as you will be required to do in the "real
world after college"), and to answer "applied" essay as well as multiple choice questions on exams.
I will also closely and frequently assess your learning as I sincerely want every student to "still be
on the train" when we reach our final destination.
Student Materials Required:
Each student will need to purchase and bring to class each day a current copy of the required
course text. In addition, you will need to have a pen or pencil and a "notebook" for taking class
notes with you at each class session.
Assignments & Grading Policy:
a.
Chapter Quizzes: A short quiz may be given before each chapter is discussed in class.
The combined quiz average counts as two (2) exam scores. No make-up quizzes will be
allowed unless the instructor, prior to the quiz, approves the absence. At least one quiz
may be in a chapter summary format. The lowest quiz score will be dropped.
b.
Periodic Exams: 4-6 exams comprised of multiple choice and essay questions. Note:
again, no make-ups will be allowed unless the absence is approved by the instructor prior
to the exam.
c.
Final Exam: all students must take the final exam which combines several questions from
previous exams with questions pertaining to the final chapters studied. NO make-ups will
be allowed.
d.
Class Attendance and Participation: Any student with more than three (3) consecutive
unexcused absences is subject to being dropped. Each student is responsible for all that is
covered in class lecture or discussion. Each student’s attendance record will be computed
into their semester point total as follows:
0 unexcused absences = +20pts, 1-2 absences = +10pts, 3 absences = -5pts,
4-5 absences = -15pts, 6-8 absences = -30pts, 9+ absences -40pts.
Please note: you must contact your instructor in order for an absence to be entered as
excused.
e.
Tardiness: due to their disruptive nature, tardies are highly frowned upon. Three (3)
tardies will be computed as one absence
f.
Homework and Extra-credit Assignments: A grade of +1-25 points will be assigned
depending upon the quality of the student’s work and the rigor of the assignment. The
point total will be translated into an exam score and added to the student’s semester point
total. Five (5) points will be subtracted for each assignment not submitted. Homework
assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned date. Please Note: these
assignments will play a significant role in your final class grade. The sum total of
homework and extra-credit assignment grades will be turned into a number grade and
computed in your final average as an exam score. [For example, if there are 150 homework
+ extra-credit assignment points possible and a student accumulates 110 points, their exam
score would be 110/150 = 73%.]
g.
Incomplete Grades: I vigorously avoid giving such grades. In most cases I will work with
you to ensure that you complete all course requirements prior to mid-December 2010.
However, if dramatic, unforeseen circumstances prevent you from completing the course,
please notify me and we will design an incomplete contract.
h.
Class Withdrawal: One of my foremost goals as an instructor is that all students who
start one of my courses will complete the course with a grade of "C" or better.
Nonetheless, I realize that changes in work, family, health and other non-College situations
will, at times, result in a student having to drop a course or the withdraw completely from
college. You may drop one or more classes with no academic penalty (i.e. receive a grade
of W) up to December 2, 2010. Please Note: students who simply stop coming to class
will receive either 0’s (or -5’s) on all missed work and either a "W" or an "F" as a final
grade in the class as determined by the instructor. If you need to drop one or more classes,
it is imperative that you speak with the instructor prior to dropping. You may not be in as
dire straits “grade wise” as you think.
i.
Final Course Grade: (Quiz average X 2 + total exam pts divided by # of exams +
homework “exam” grade + study guide “exam” grade +/- attendance points +ex-credit
points). A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F = 59 or less.
j.
Grade Standards—for Cochise College
A: The highest academic grade possible; an honor grade which is not
automatically given to a student who ranks highest in the course, but is reserved
for accomplishment that is truly distinctive and demonstrably outstanding.
B: A grade that denotes achievement considerably above acceptable standards
and mastery of course materials
C: Indicates a satisfactory degree of attainment and is the least acceptable
standard for graduation from college or additional studies within the discipline.
This grade implies completion of the minimum outcomes identified in the course
curriculum.
D: Denotes a limited understanding of the subject matter, meeting only the
minimum requirement for passing the course. This grade will not transfer to
another institution of higher education nor is it acceptable for additional studies
within the discipline.
F: Indicates inadequate or unsatisfactory attainment, serious deficiency in
understanding of course material, or failure to complete requirements of the
course.
Make-up Policy:
As detailed previously, no make up work will be allowed unless the absence or the request for late
submission has prior approval from the instructor. This means that you must speak with me, not
pass along a message to me via the department secretary, another instructor or a fellow student.
Failure to meet these criteria will result in a “0” on the test or assignment and a -5 on homework
assignments.
What It Takes to Do Well in AJS 101:
Students who do well in my classes always come to class, turn in assignments on or before the due
date, read and study the text before quizzes and exams, prepare their essay question responses
prior to an exam, take advantage of the services available in the Tutoring Center, visit their
instructor to seek clarification of course concepts or assignments, communicate with their
instructor either in person or by phone/e-mail, and take advantage of all extra-credit opportunities
Tutoring & Other One-Stop Services:
Both the instructor and the Tutoring Center stand ready to assist you in your quest for academic
excellence.
Review Sessions:
Review sessions will be scheduled prior to each exam. The review sessions will be scheduled
outside class time with students in each class recommending specific review session times and
days.
Students with Disabilities:
You are encouraged to contact the instructor if a reasonable accommodation is needed for you to
fully participate in all components of this course. If you question the appropriateness of an
accommodation or wish to discuss the nature of a disability directly or exclusively with the ADA
Office, please contact Ken Laux, Director of Disability Services, at (520) 515-5337 Sierra Vista
Campus, (520) 417- 4023 Douglas Campus or lauxk@cochise.edu.
VA Students: I adhere to all VA attendance & reporting requirements.
Negative Class Participation:
A student’s bearing and attitude generally will affect his/her final course grade. Disruptive
behavior, talking out of turn and other behaviors, which are not conducive to a quality class
experience for the rest of the students, will not be tolerated and if extreme, may result in a student
being withdrawn from class. Negative participation includes using cell phones and text
messaging while in class.
Academic Freedom:
Each student has the right to, and is encouraged to, express and defend his/her views without
academic penalty by eh faculty or the College. However, the student must not disparage the
comments of any member of the class. All classroom interaction must be conducted in an
atmosphere of mutual respect.
Cheating & Plagiarism:
a. Cheating on Exams, Quizzes and Assignments: an automatic “0” on the assignment for all
parties involved.
b. Plagiarism of Another Student’s Work: an automatic “0” on the assignment for the student
who copies all or part of another student’s work. If the work was willingly shared, both
students will receive a “0”.
c. Plagiarism from a Published Source: paraphrasing or copying an author’s work without giving
them credit will result in either a “0” on the assignment or the chance to rewrite the
assignment, dependent upon the severity of the infraction. Standard late penalties will apply.
d. Stealing Tests: expulsion from class and referral to the College administration.
Instructor or Course Problems/Difficulties:
If you are having difficulty with course material, question the grade given on an assignment or
exam or are experiencing a "personality conflict" with a particular instructor, by all means meet
with the instructor during his/her office hours. If the matter is not resolved to your satisfaction,
you should then visit with the appropriate department head or the associate dean.
Assessment of Student Learning:
Cochise College is committed to continuous improvement in order to provide the best possible
service to students. In POS 110 as in many other disciplines and programs a key part of this
commitment involves assessing student learning outcomes. Assessment, which occurs apart from
the regular grading of student work, is conducted by faculty using tests, research papers, projects,
presentations or standardized examinations to discover how well students who have passes a
course actually achieved the expected learning goals. Upon analysis of the assessment results,
faculty members develop strategies to help improve student learning in future classes.
I have received a copy of the Class Procedure Sheet for AJS 101 Introduction to The
Administration of Justice for Fall Semester 2010. I have read and understand the Class Procedure
Sheet.
Signature_____________________________________________ Date: _____________________