SYLLABUS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

CRJ 202 Summer Qtr 2008

CREDITS:            5 hours   CRN #10022

PREREQUISITES:  CRJ 101  

TEXTS AND SUPPLIES:            Course Textbook:            

1.  Kanovitz, J.R. & Kanovitz, M.I. (2008), Constitutional Law, 11th Edition, New Jersey, Anderson. ISBN# 1-59345-502-X

2.  CD Rom included with textbook

COURSE DESCRIPTION:     

You will examine those provisions of the Bill of Rights which pertain to criminal justice.  Topics include: characteristics and powers of the three branches of government, principles governing the operation of the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights and the other Constitutional Amendments.

COURSE COMPETENCIES:  

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1.    Describe the characteristics and the powers of the three branches of government within the framework of the constitution

        a.  Compare the judicial, executive, and legislative branch of government

        b.  Identify the articles of the constitution which originates the powers of the government by designating the authority of the 3 branches

2.  Explain the principles governing the operation of the constitution

        a.  Describe the effect on the criminal justice system regarding due process rights

        b.  Cite various landmark supreme court cases that shaped citizens due process rights

3.  Define the Bill of Rights and the constitutional amendments

        a. Define unreasonable search and seizure under the 4th and 14th amendments

        b.  Define compulsory self-incrimination under the 5th amendment

        c.  Define due process and individual protections under the 5th, 6th, and 14th amendments

        d.  Define the right to counsel under the 6th amendment

        e.  Define cruel and unusual punishment under the 8th amendment

COURSE OUTLINE:            See Study Assignments

TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURES:

Grading Policy:            

The final course grade will be determined using the following measurement units:

Grade Equivalency:            

Each grade will be based on 100 points. Scoring will be as follows:

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   

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.

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.

Withdrawal from On-Line Course(s):  A basic requirement of this course is that you participate in class and complete all assignments within the specified time.  Keep in touch with me if you are unable to log into your course or complete an assignment on time.  If you fail to demonstrate attendance by logging into your course and/or submitting required assignments for 7 consecutive days for reasons beyond your control, or realize that you must quit participating in class, it is your responsibility to withdraw using the required procedures.  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 decide to drop this course, you must complete an official drop form through admissions, or email Rebecca Walker (rwalker@augustatech,edu) and Denise Anderson (danderso@augustatech.edu) in Student Records, as well as the instructor and request a drop.  Once the email has been received, you will officially be dropped from the class.  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.

 Failure to demonstrate attendance by logging into your course and/or submitting required assignments for 7 consecutive days will result in you being administratively dropped.

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.

Instructor Information:

 Augusta Campus:  Advisor (A-L) and Department Chair: Ken Jones, J. D. Law, Office Number: (706) 771-4051, email: kjones@augustatech.edu,  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 tsommers@augustatech.edu

Waynesboro Campus:    Advisor (A-Z) Instructor Patrick Finny (706)437-6801 pfinney@augustatech.edu

WEEKLY Assignments:  See next page or click on Class Assignments below (Assignment schedule is subject to change) Note:  Online Students are to check assignments on the GVTC Website

For additional information about school policies and procedures, refer to the Augusta Technical College Student Handbook.

Class Assignments

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