Online Orientation - Concepts of Criminal Law

CJA 2103-40 Concepts of Criminal Law

This course covers the historical development, philosophy and practice of law and constitutional provisions; definitions and classifications of crime; and legal research study of case law, methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. Law as it affects the correctional component of the justice system will be clearly identified.

Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended. Also good computer and word processing skills are recommended.

Course Details

Instructor: Fred (Marc) Skidmore

E-Mail: fskidmore@taftcollege.edu, skid750@sbcglobal.net
Telephone: 661-809-2020
The online ETUDES course message center should be used for all routine on-line correspondence with the instructor. If you need an immediate answer of a technical/computer or counselor related issue call or email the helpdesk number or email address as listed above. Telephone: 1-866-464-9229 (Distance Learning Help Desk) or 661.763.7792. The Help Desk e-mail address is jibrown@taftcollege.edu
Office Hours: Wed - Fri, 3:00 - 6:00
Office Location: Online or contact by telephone or e-mail.
Available Student Contact Hours: Mon – Fri, 6:00 – 7:00
Instructor is available by phone, E-mail, or ETUDES chat. Please contact instructor if alternate times are needed.

Units: 3

Class Start and End: August 24 - December 17, 2009

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Rental Textbook:
- Chamelin, Neil C. Criminal Law for Police Officers. 9th Ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2006. Contact the bookstore for rental costs.

Estimated Time Per Week: Three (3) hours of distant learning lecture and material weekly. The estimated time per week to complete all the assignments and tasks is generally 6 to 8 hours.

Special Requirements:　The entire course will be conducted online through the ETUDES program. Students are required to have Internet access, the ability to use word processing, conduct Internet searches, attach files, send emails and other basic computer skills. Students are expected to work independently.

Assignments & Tests:　Students will complete quizzes, papers and a final exam.

Proctored Exams: None

Additional Comments:　Because this is a distance learning course, attendance is not an issue’ however, turning assignments in on time is. If you do not meet the first assignment deadline, I will assume you do not wish to stay in the class and drop you unless you contact me. After that, it is your responsibility to drop the class. Drops will not be backdated. Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to drop the course.

New to ETUDES: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES.

ETUDES Course: You will log into the Etudes classroom with log-in information provided below

New Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of your Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411

Previous Users use the following login instructions:

Login ID

Password

First 2 letters of first name +
First 2 letters of last name +
Last 5 digits of Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used in on your application.

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Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.