The above schedule is tentative, depending on any required changes due to errors or other university related circumstances.

Projects turned in after the due date but on or before the last class day will receive a one letter grade drop. Projects turned in on or before the final exam day will receive a two letter grade drop.  Projects will not be accepted after the final exam date.  Late projects may be turned in via email only. Emailed papers MUST be in WORD format submitted as ONE document. Fifty points will be deducted from papers not meeting this requirement. The submission date/time is the computer generated date and time shown for the email.  Projects due on a particular date are considered turned in if submitted before midnight that day. Projects submitted after the exam date will not be considered.

The above syllabus is subject to change in case of any errors or extenuating circumstances. Students must be current with the assigned textbook readings as indicated on this syllabus. Lecture sequences and topic areas listed for each week are approximate and may not correspond with the readings of the particular week.  Textbook and web based material will be used for part of the examinations.  Students experiencing any problems must contact the instructor immediately for assistance or additional guidance.

STUDENTS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED TWO THIRDS OF THE REQUIRED COURSE WORK WITH A HEALTH RELATED EMERGENCY PREVENTING THE COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, MAY QUALIFY FOR A GRADE OF INCOMPLETE AFTER A REVIEW OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES BY THE INSTRUCTOR.  STUDENTS MUST, HOWEVER, FILE A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR AN INCOMPLETE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR BEFORE THE LAST DAY OF THE SEMESTER, AND HAVE SUCH REQUEST APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR IN WRITING. 

CONDUCT OF THE COURSE:

Material will be presented in general lecture format and augmented with general class discussion, guest speakers (when available), and by oral reports of students. Students will also be required to complete a class project for additional insights into organizational behavior.

Students are responsible for all material in the textbook even if it has not been discussed in class, and for any new information/instructions or course changes provided in class, oral or otherwise, even if they are absent when this information is disseminated.  Updated information and/or any changes will be posted on the class web site accessible at http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~haralds and on Blackboard.
NOTE: If you are unable to find the web site, you may have entered the incorrect address.  If you are new at this, contact the instructor for guidance.  Students have access to the Internet throughout the CSU Fresno campus and students can have a free email address through the university, or through numerous commercial enterprises. 

Examinations and Major Assignments
1. Six web based quizzes on. Quizzes are posted on line on or before the quiz date and must be completed by the end of the following class date.
2. Final Exam covering all class material, consisting of objective and essay questions.
3. Course project to be further discussed/explained in class.

Material required for all quizzes and the final exam will come from material covered in the lectures, student presentations, or in class comments regarding their class related activities/research, assigned web based readings/assignments, and the text.  Students should expect some questions relating to the university honor code and information contained in the syllabus.
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have computer/internet access in order to take the on line quizzes.  Students should take the quizzes as soon at they are posted to avoid last minute computer problems which could prevent a student from taking quiz during the time it is posted. This will also allow students to notify the instructor about Blackboard problems beyond the student’s control.

GRADING
150 points- research project (to be discussed in class)
600 points- 100 points for each of six quizzes.
300 points- for the final exam
1050 points total
A-900+, B-800+, C-700+, D-600+

NOTE: There are no make-ups for ANY quizzes. You are responsible for taking the quizzes and for any computer/network problems you are experiencing. If you miss one quiz due to a multiple day emergency, you can still earn a good grade by doing well in the other quizzes, the final, and the term project.   If you are going to miss quizzes AND exams for any legitimate reason, you should WITHDRAW from this course. All quizzes are given on-line using Blackboard. Students should begin early so that they have alternatives if they experience computer/internet problems. Quizzes will be available on line for at least 72 hours.

Missing the final exam will not result in failing the course, unless the student has not accumulated sufficient points by taking quizzes or completing the course project on time. If a student has a legitimate, documented emergency (as determined by the instructor) which results in missing the final exam, the student must notify the instructor of such an emergency in a timely manner and before final grades are due to be posted, order to arrange for a make-up final exam.

CLASS ATTENDANCE:

Students enrolled in class and not present during any of the meetings during the first week of the semester, must contact the instructor before the next class meeting and indicated their intent to remain in class, or they may be dropped.  While attendance is not mandatory after the first week, frequent absences from class will most likely result in failure of the course.  Students who are absent, remain responsible for any and all material discussed in class, including additional assignments and project changes. Students with documented disabilities needing special assistance or accommodation should inform the instructor of such at the beginning of the semester.

If you qualify for and seek an incomplete grade, you must contact and receive approval from the instructor prior to the date of the final examination. Failure to contact the instructor and to submit a written request for an incomplete grade, will result in a course grade other than an incomplete.
Students who have not successfully completed at least two thirds of the required course work, but who experience health or other problems affecting their ability to complete the course, should review AND consider existing university policy for withdrawing from a course or courses.

COURSE  PROJECT:

PURPOSE:

To ensure that students understand the administration of criminal justice organizations from both a realistic and theoretical perspective, and that they can apply this knowledge to identify and examine real life problems in criminal justice management.

All late projects must be submitted via e-mail.  It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the project is properly emailed.

Only papers/projects determined to be extraordinary by the instructor are eligible for an A grade. Simply meeting all of the basic requirements does not result in an A grade.
All papers/projects turned in as a hard copy or late papers that are e-mailed, will be graded on or before the last day of finals week. Students must retain a copy of their papers and/or assignments,  and be able to re-submit them via email, in the event that the original is lost, destroyed in a fire or collapsed building, or otherwise missing in action.

All hard copy assignments/projects due on a particular date must be fastened together as ONE document, with the student's ID number on each page.  There must be a cover page containing the student's identification number, class title, and class time. All essays/discussions must include a specific reference to material in the textbook and at least two outside references such as professional journals, research reports, articles in the main stream print media, government reports, agency or government websites, and similar documents or sources, unless otherwise stated. Textbook information must include the page number/s where it was found Projects/papers not following these instructions cannot be given the grade of A. Information from a dictionary is not considered an outside reference.

The complete and correct document address (web) for all articles and other information obtained from the internet must be listed at the end of any written assignment/project and also referenced in the section of the written project containing the information from the internet.  50 points will be deducted from the project grade for not doing see.  You MUST reference information sources within your essay as in a term paper.  Direct quotes must be identified APA style.  No more than 10% of the pages countable for your essays may consist of direct quotes (Not counting survey/interview responses).  Reusing a sentence from a published source and simply changing or leaving out a few words is NOT acceptable. 

Written assignments must be type-written/computer generated, double spaced, and in font no larger than 12 point Times New Roman. Poor spelling and grammar will result in a loss of points.   The writing must be in regular lower and upper case letters.  Papers written entirely in capital letters will NOT be accepted.  Only writing based on your research will be counted towards the minimum page requirements.  This will be further explained during class and you are responsible for the information even if you are not present. 

Failure to meet format requirements not otherwise enumerated may result in the loss of additional points. You must also adhere to ALL requirements for emailing written work as described in this syllabus.   IF YOU HAVE ANY DIFFICULTIES WITH THIS REQUIREMENT DUE TO THE TYPE OF SOURCE YOU ARE USING, PLEASE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR.  It is important to begin your project as soon as it has been explained in class.  If you have an emergency during the last two weeks before the due date, this will not change the consequences of any lateness. Any emergencies occurring at any time during the semester which impact your ability to complete the course in a timely fashion must be reported to the instructor expeditiously and via email only. Review the emailing requirements in this syllabus

Turning in Assignments

On-time or early written work may only be submitted as a hard copy. All papers/projects submitted LATE, may only be submitted via email and MUST conform to the rules below:

·         The student’s name, class is indicated in the SUBJECT HEADING of the email.

·         The title of the written document is indicated in the email (narrative) window

·         The entire document/project or essay is attached to the email as ONE FILE. All papers submitted as multiple documents will be subjected to a one letter grade drop.

·         The paper is NOT crunched, zipped, or otherwise compressed. It is the responsibility of the students to determine the nature of their outgoing attachment. Attachments that cannot be opened by the instructor cannot be given any credit or points since they cannot be read.

·         The document is in WORD FORMAT

·         If questions arise as to whether a student did in fact email a paper/project, the student must be able to show that he/she has received and can produce an email from the instructor stating that his/her assignment has been received within the allowable time period, and that it conformed to the above requirements.

The instructor is not responsible for computer and email problems experienced by the student. Student should turn in hard copies of papers on or before the regular due date, instead of relying on a late submission via email.

All papers regardless of submission format will be graded on or before the final exam date.

LECTURE OUTLINE: Outlines of in-classroom lectures will be posted on the Internet to assist students. This outline simply reflects the general theme of the class lecture and does not include all of the material and information that was part of the actual lecture. When possible, Internet WWW links relating to the lecture topic will be included with the lecture outline.
*It is important to note that the lecture outline on the Web is NOT a summary of class lectures, and it does not cover all of the information needed for examinations.

NOTE:  Subject matter in criminal justice/criminology related courses covers the spectrum of human behavior.  While there is no intent to offend anyone, individual sensibilities in the classroom may differ greatly from one another.  If you feel offended by any of the topics, the method of delivery, the instructor, or any other aspect of the course, you MUST bring it to the attention of the instructor.    Also, if you leave the classroom during a lecture for any reason, you will still be responsible for the material discussed in class. 

Tape recording the lecture is only permitted with the instructor's permission.

Students with Disabilities: Upon identifying themselves to the instructor and the university, students with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodation for learning and evaluation. For more information, contact Services to Students with Disabilities in Madden Library 1049 (278-2811).

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR & ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Audible Cell Phones and Pagers, and reading non-course material in class. 
These are just some of the distractions to the instructor and/or other students, and are not acceptable.  Students engaging in or causing distractions in the classroom may be asked to leave, but are still required to know the material covered in class.
Laptop computers in class:
It is not acceptable for students to use laptop computers during class, unless they are used to document lecture information or a specific use related to the class lecture is suggested by the instructor.

Students should familiarize themselves with University policies on cheating, grading, plagiarism,  privacy of student records, Students with Disabilities, disruptive behavior, drug-free work place, sexual harassment, and non-discrimination. The policies are available at the Criminology Department Office, they can be found in the Spring 2008 Schedule of Courses, and they are accessible both through the university web site and via the instructor’s or the university's web site. Students must also review the Honor Code, excerpted below:

Honor Code:  "Members of the CSU Fresno academic community adhere to principles of academic integrity and mutual respect while engaged in university work and related activities."  You should:
a)      understand or seek clarification about expectations for academic integrity in this course (including no cheating, plagiarism and inappropriate collaboration)
b)      neither give nor receive unauthorized aid on examinations or other course work that is used by the instructor as the basis of grading.
c)      take responsibility to monitor academic dishonesty in any form and to report it to the instructor or other appropriate official for action.

Instructors may require students to sign a statement at the end of exams and assignments that "I have done my own work and have neither given nor received unauthorized assistance on this work."  Alternatively, you may also require the students to sign a single statement for your course such as "I am aware of the CSU Fresno Honor Code.  I will do my own work and neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance on work for this course."
You should read the entire Honor Code by clicking here.

 Cheating and Plagiarism: "Cheating is the actual or attempted practice of fraudulent or deceptive acts for the purpose of improving one's grade or obtaining course credit; such acts also include assisting another student to do so. Typically, such acts occur in relation to examinations. However, it is the intent of this definition that the term 'cheating' not be limited to examination situations only, but that it include any and all actions by a student that are intended to gain an unearned academic advantage by fraudulent or deceptive means. Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating which consists of the misuse of the published and/or unpublished works of others by misrepresenting the material (i.e., their intellectual property) so used as one's own work." Penalties for cheating and plagiarism range from a 0 or F on a particular assignment, through an F for the course, to expulsion from the university. For more information on the University’s policy regarding cheating and plagiarism, refer to the Schedule of Courses (Legal Notices on Cheating and Plagiarism) or the University Catalog (Policies and Regulations). You can also click here for policies on-line.

Disruptive Classroom Behavior: "The classroom is a special environment in which students and faculty come together to promote learning and growth. It is essential to this learning environment that respect for the rights of others seeking to learn, respect for the professionalism of the instructor, and the general goals of academic freedom are maintained. Differences of viewpoint or concerns should be expressed in terms which are supportive of the learning process, creating an environment in which students and faculty may learn to reason with clarity and compassion, to share of themselves without losing their identities, and to develop and understanding of the community in which they live . . . Student conduct which disrupts the learning process shall not be tolerated and may lead to disciplinary action
and/or removal from class."

Computers: "At California State University, Fresno, computers and communications links to remote resources are recognized as being integral to the education and research experience. Every student is required to have his/her own computer or have other personal access to a workstation (including a modem and a printer) with all the recommended software. The minimum and recommended standards for the workstations and software, which may vary by academic major, are updated periodically and are available from Information Technology Services (http://www/csufresno.edu/ITS/) or the University Bookstore. In the curriculum and class assignments, students are presumed to have 24-hour access to a computer workstation and the necessary communication links to the University’s information resources."

If you wish to bring a guest to class, you must first seek permission from the instructor via email.

OFFICE HOURS, STUDENT COUNSELING, AND CLASS ATTENDANCE:

Students needing assistance or advice concerning this class, may contact the instructor at any time via Email, during posted office hours (unless there is a conflict with another university/college commitment or function), and at other times the instructor happens to be on campus. Student's becoming discouraged in their search for CJ employment may benefit from visiting the instructor for additional advice and guidance.

An outline of class lectures may be posted on the instructor's website, time constraints permitting. This outline would not the "lecture notes" and reading it, would not be an appropriate substitute for attending class. Any lecture outline would NOT contain all of the relevant and important information discussed during the lectures. A web based lecture outline is only meant to be ANOTHER aid to students, and may be curtailed or withdrawn at any time.

Any agreements or special arrangements with the instructor regarding absences, assignments, due dates, exams, incompletes, etc., are only valid with an email acknowledgement by the instructor. Verbal agreements alone do not suffice.

COMMON REASONS FOR EARNING A POOR OR FAILING GRADE

·         Poor attendance

·         Not taking lecture notes

·         Not reading the textbook

·         Failure to turn in required material on time

·         Plagiarism or excessive direct quotes in papers

·         Papers/assignments do not conform to listed requirements

·         Lack of conceptual thinking skills

·         Not reading the exam question fully before answering it.

·        Failure to ensure computer/internet availability for quiz taking

STUDENTS FOR ANY REASON HAVING DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING THE MATERIAL, WHETHER IN THE TEXTBOOK, OR AS DISCUSSED IN LECTURES, SHOULD VISIT THE INSTRUCTOR AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE, FOR ADDITIONAL HELP AND/OR ACADEMIC COUNSELING.  THE UNIVERSITY ALSO OFFERS REMEDIAL COURSE WORK, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE.

Emailing written work
All written work submitted after the due date must be emailed. Undecipherable email, regardless of the nature of the problem, will not count as a submission. Only after the instructor notifies the student via email that the work has been received, that it is in the required format,  and that it is readable, is the work considered to be submitted.  Anything emailed MUST be in the form of an ATTACHMENT in WORD or WORD PERFECT. Do not use MS WORKS, and do NOT write the entire report on the email page in HTML. If you do not know the type of word processing software you are using, FIND OUT before you submit any attached documents written with your software. Papers NOT conforming to this standard will NOT be graded and are considered unacceptable.
The entire report, project, or essay, MUST be ONE document or file (if emailed).  When sending papers via email/attachments, place YOURNAME, the name of this course, and the type of assignment you are attaching in the subject area of the email page.  Also place the same information on the attached document.   Essays should not be zipped or otherwise compressed.  If you do not know how to properly attach a document, do not attempt it on the last day the paper or assignment may be submitted. Decipherable and properly attached papers are considered turned in ON-TIME if the date of the transmission is on the due date or before. 

NOTE: The instructor may not have the opportunity to check the attachment immediately upon receipt, or when the email is checked.
 *Students noticing possible errors (listed dates, numbers, chapter assignment  conflicts, etc.) in this syllabus should bring it to the attention of the instructor.

NOTE: Upon due notice and at the discretion of the instructor, the schedule and procedures of this course are subject to change. If any changes become necessary, it will not involve an increase in course requirements.  All temporary or permanent adjustments will be posted on the class web site, explained in class, and posted on Dr. Schweizer’s class website, when time permits.  Students are responsible for any changes announced in class even if they are absent.