Dan Ford's Applied Criminology 3

Applied Criminology 3

Course Syllabus
Applied Criminology 03

General Information:

A. Department: Politics, Sociology, and Criminal Justice
B. Course Number: 1113 Applied Criminology
C. Semester: Fall 2000
D. Hours & Credits: MWF 11:00 to 11:50 3 Credit Hours
E. Instructor: Danny Ford
F. Office: Room 206 West Hall Phone: 581-2871
G. Office Hours: Hours are posted on the door of room 206 West Hall
H. E-Mail danf@cameron.edu 2. Course Prerequisites: CJ 1013 or concurrent enrollment

3. Course Description: Application of criminology in the criminal justice system. An overview of past, present, and future trends in crime causation.

4. Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the study of criminal behavior within our society. The information will be presented from both a theoretical and a practical point of view. The information will be presented by beginning with the theoretical point of view, and moving into specific crimes and cases for study. The student should leave this class with an understanding of the complexity of criminal behavior and understanding that as of to date, the answer for predicting criminal behavior has not been found.

5. Course Structure: Lecture and Feedback, along with Facilitator

6. Textbook: Criminology (Sixth Edition) Author: John E. Conklin

7. Optional Materials/References: May be suggested in class (Not required)

8. Evaluation Methods and Deadlines:

A. Examinations: This course will have four major tests. Daily quizzes may be given, if given they will count as 20 percent of the grade. B. Grading System: 90-100 ...A 80-89 ... B 70-79 ...C 60-69...D
Below 60 ... F C. Retest Policy: All makeup exams must be taken at next class meeting. Student must notify instructor of absence prior to exam unless there is an emergency. If there is an emergency, the student should notify the instructor as soon as possible. D. Course Policy: Non-attendance or ceasing to attend a class does not constitute official withdrawal. Your attendance is your responsibility. To officially withdraw from the university, follow the procedures listed in the Enrollment Schedule. 9. Course Outline August 21, 2000-- September 15, 2000 Parts I, II,---chapters 1,2,3,and 4 September 18, 2000 First test September 20, 2000-October 13, 2000 Part III,---chapters 5,6,7,8,9, and 10 October 16, 2000 Second test October 18, 2000-November 10, 2000 Part IV,---chapters 12,13,14, and 15 October 19-22, 2000 Fall Break--No Classes November 13, 2000 Third test November 15, 2000-December 8, 2000 Serial Rapist, Serial Murders, Gangs, and The Occult November 22-26, 2000 Thanksgiving Holidays December 11, 2000 Final test The Instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule in accordance with class needs and teaching objectives.

Any member of this class who believes that he/she has a disability and is in need of special accommodations should notify the instructor immediately. The instructor will work with the student and the University's Office of Multicultural and Disabled Services to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that the student has an equal opportunity to perform in this class.

There will be no food in the classroom. Also, all cell phones and pagers must be turned off before the start of each class meeting. Failure to comply with these rules could lead to being ask to leave the classroom.