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CJA 3-80 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 50 and 54 strongly recommended

Course Details

  • Instructor: Paine, K.
    • E-Mail: kpaine@taft.org
    • This is an online class. The instructor will log on and check for messages at least once a day, normally several times a day.  If you have questions or concerns you can utilize the email address.
  • Units: 3
  • Class Start and End: January 28 - May 29, 2008
  • Term: Spring 2008
  • Textbook & Estimated Costs:
    • Rental Textbook:
      • Criminal Law for Police Officers Author: Neil C. Chamelin 9th Edition. Available as a rental from the Taft College Bookstore or purchase from several online bookstores. ISBN: 9780131188129
  • Estimated Time Per Week: Students should expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week reading, writing, and taking exams.
  • Special Requirements:　The entire course will be conducted online through the ETUDES-NG 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 module assignments, discussion board assignments, reading assignments and tests.  This class has a final examination.
  • Proctored Exams: No
  • Additional Comments:　Because this is a distance learning course, attendance is not an issue, however, turning in assignments 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 class.  Drops will not be backdated.  Contact the counseling center or the distance learning help desk to drop the course.
  • New to ETUDES-NG: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES-NG. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES-NG.
  • ETUDES-NG Course:  You will log into the Etudes-NG 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 SSN

    (Type using all lower case letters)

    Example:

    Jose A. Garcia
    SSN: 111-22-3333

    Username = joga23333
    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 SSN

    (Type using all lower case letters)

    Example:

    Jose A. Garcia
    SSN: 111-2    2-3333

    Username = joga23333

    Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

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

     

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