| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-2:15pm | TuTh | Tarbutton Hall 105 | Thomas Walker. | HSC. | 4 | 1084 | TBA. |
August 24, 2011- December 06, 2011
Prerequisites: There is no formal prerequisite for this course. However, students are assumed to have a good general understanding of United States history and the American political system. Students should also be aware that the legal materials used in this course require strong English reading skills.
Catalog Description: Examination of the various stages of the criminal justice process in the United States and the constitutional rights accorded to the criminally accused.
Semester Details: An examination of the criminal justice process in the United States and the constitutional rights extended to the criminally accused.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 2011. Leading Constitutional Cases on Criminal Justice. ISBN: 9781599419817.Thomson Reuters (Available 07/22/2011).
- 2007. Until Proven Innocent. ISBN: 9780312384869.St. Martin's Press.
- 2001. Helter Skelter. ISBN: 9780393322231.W.W. Norton.
- 2009. Eligible for Execution. ISBN: 9780872894181.CQ Press.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | NA | 5% |
| Examination 1 | NA | 33% |
| Examination 2 | NA | 33% |
| Examination 3 | NA | 29% |
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.