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CJA 2104-40 Legal Aspects of Evidence

This course will cover the origin, development, philosophy and constitutional basis of evidence in the criminal justice arena. Constitutional and procedural considerations will be explored as they relate to arrest, search and seizure, types of evidence and rules governing admissibility. Judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case studies will be discussed in the context of a criminal case.

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

Prerequisite: None

Course Details

Instructor: C. Louie

E-mail: clouie@taftcollege.edu
Telephone: (661) 301-0192
The online ETUDES “message center” should be used for all general correspondence with the instructor. If you have an urgent matter related to a technical/computer or counselor issue call the help desk number or use the e-mail address listed above. Telephone: 1-866-464-9229 (Distance Learning Help Desk). The Help Desk e-mail address is jibrown@taftcollege.edu
Office Hours: Tues-Thurs, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Office Location: Online
Available Student Contact Hours: Tues-Thurs, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Instructor is available by phone, private message center, or ETUDES chat. Please contact instructor if alternate times are needed.

Units: 3

Class Meets: August 24, 2009 - December 17, 2009

Textbook & Estimated Costs:

Rental Textbook: Criminal Evidence by Judy Hails, 5th Edition, Thomson Wadsworth, 2005. Contact the bookstore for rental cost.

Estimated Time Per Week: Students can expect to spend at least 5 to 8 hours completing the weekly assignments which will include reading, writing, taking quizzes and participating in class discussions. The assignments must be completed by the due dates listed in the on-line class.

Special Requirements: The entire course will be conducted on-line through the Etudes program. Students are required to have Internet access, an active e-mail account, the ability to use word processing, conduct Internet searches, attach files and work independently.

Assignments & Tests: This course will have a weekly short quiz and/or writing assignment. There will also be a midterm and final examination. The final course grade will be computed as follows: 70% for weekly assignments, 15% for the midterm and 15% for the final examination. Extra credit points may be awarded for on-line class discussion participation.

Proctored Exams: No

Additional Comments: Because this is a distance learning course, attendance is not an issue. 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 will drop you unless you contact me. After that, it is your responsibility to drop the course. 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.

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