CREDITS:
5 hours
PREREQUISITES: Provisional
Instructor: Clifford Terrell
TEXTS AND SUPPLIES: Course Textbooks:
1. Garland N.M. (2003), Criminal Law, New York, New York., 1st Edition, McGraw-Hill ISBN 978-007-8276231 (Required)
2. Ga Law Enforcement Handbook 2005-06 ISBN 031-495-7634 (optional)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course Emphasizes the historical development of criminal Law in the United States and the current status of Georgia Criminal Law. The main focus will be the statutory contents of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) with primary emphasis on the criminal and traffic codes.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
Upon completion of this
course, you will be able to:
I. Describe the historical development of criminal law in the United States
A. Explain the difference between criminal law and other type laws
B. Identify various landmarks that established criminal law and it's purpose
II. Identify the various Georgia Criminal Code Statutes for Title 16 and Title 40
A. Know the difference in misdemeanors and felonies
B. Identify defenses to criminal prosecutions and various legal concepts
C. Identity and Explain the various elements and punishments of crimes involving persons, property, and drugs
III. Identify various Georgia Criminal Code Statutes for Tile 40 motor vehicle and traffic laws
A. Define terms associated with traffic offenses
B. Identify and explain the elements and punishments of motor vehicle and traffic offenses
COURSE OUTLINE:
See Study Assignments
TESTING AND GRADING
PROCEDURES:
Grading Policy:
The final course grade will be determined using the following measurement units:
| Mid-term Examination | 35% |
| Final Examination (Comprehensive) | 35% |
| Participation and Quizzes | 10% |
| Newspaper Journals | 20% |
Grade Equivalency:
Each grade will be based on 100 points. Scoring will be as follows:
| 90-100 points | A |
| 80-89 points | B |
| 70-79 points | C |
| 60-69 points | D |
| 00-59 points | F |
WORK ETHICS GRADE
Each student will receive a work ethics grade for this course.
Exceeds Expectations 3
Meets Expectations 2
Needs Improvement 1
Unacceptable 0
Make up Policy:
Students are expected to attend each session (morning, afternoon or night) and satisfactorily pass research report work, team assignments, quizzes and examinations. Make up assignments will be at the discretion of the instructor.
WITHDRAWEL FROM COURSE(S): A basic requirement of this course is that you participate in class and complete writing and reading assignments in a timely manner. Keep in touch with me if you are unable to attend class or complete an assignment on time. It is your responsibility to withdraw using the required procedures in the following circumstances: (1) if you should miss more than 10% of the classes (five hours per course for a five-contact hour course; seven hours for a seven-contact-hour course, etc.) or (2) if you realize that you must quit coming to class for reasons beyond your control. Your failure to withdraw yourself by getting an official Schedule Change Form signed by all necessary personnel may have long-term effects on your present and future academic, financial, and financial aid standing. If you have questions during the quarter about your continued attendance, please contact me or the dean of the school in which this class is being taught, or the DI/VPO if enrolled at a branch campus.
Remediation and Additional Assistance:
Any student who needs a testing or classroom accommodation on an individual
basis due to a disability
should inform the instructed at the beginning of the quarter. A classroom
accommodation form is required from the ADA Coordinator/Disability Counselor.
Academic Honesty:
All assignments turned in will be original work of the student or team. To avoid
plagiarism, students will use footnotes extensively to identify the source of
their work. Where an infraction is identified the grade of “F” will be awarded
for the course. The student will be dropped from the course and referred to the
administration for further action.
Disabilities and Counseling Policy: If there is a student in this class who needs testing or classroom accommodations due to a disability, please visit the instructor's office to discuss any testing or accommodation needs. Augusta Technical College has has ADA coordinator/disability counselor services available to all students. Please contact the counseling and testing center, which is located on the second floor in the 1300 building, at (706) 771-4067 or 4068 for additional details.
HONOR PLEDGE
It is my honor to be an Augusta Technical College student. I pledge to do honor to myself, my classmates, and my college by doing my best and by following the college’s honor code. I will not dishonor myself or my college by lying, cheating, stealing, or doing harm to another person or property. I understand that following an honor code is a reflection of my work ethics which is important to my success on the job and in life.
Instructor Information:
Augusta Campus: Advisor (M-Z) Joe Pride, J.D. Law, Office Number 771-4056 jpride@augustatech.edu
Thomson Campus: Advisor (A-Z) Dr. Evan Flynn, Office Number (706) 595-0166 eflynn@augustatech.edu
Waynesboro Campus: Advisor (A-Z) Instructor Patrick Finney (706)437-6801 pfinney@augustatech.edu
Course Assignments: See next page or click on Class Assignments below (Assignment schedule is subject to change)
For additional information about school policies and procedures, refer to the Augusta Technical College Student Handbook.
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