MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Course Syllabus Template Spring-2013 (MATC-SP2013)

Course: Criminal Law

Credits:

Subject Abbreviation: Police

Course Number: 902

Section Numbers: #200; #202

Class Meets: #200 Wednesday 9:00 a.m. -11:55 a.m. (Milwaukee Campus, Room T-247) #202 Tuesday 9:00 a.m. -11:55 a.m. (South Campus, Room A-128)

Instructor: Mark T. Baganz, J.D. Office:

MILWAUKEE: T-245

SOUTH: Classroom

Office Hours: By Appointment or as posted; (Note: any change in office hours will be posted and/or announced in class.) Tuesday, 8:30 am - 9:00 am (South) Tuesday, 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. (South) Wednesday, 12 noon - 1:00 pm (Milwaukee) Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (South) Thursday, 8:30 am - 9:00 am (South) Thursday, 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. (South)

Phone number: (414) 297-7020 E-mail: BaganzM@matc.edu Course Description: This is a three (3) credit course. This course defines and describes theories concerning the nature of crime and the purpose and source of criminal law in American Society. It identifies the principles of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws that are applicable to criminal law with emphasis on the Wisconsin Criminal Code. Prerequisites: See prerequisites listed in the applicable Master Class Schedule

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ADA Statement: I f you have a disability that impacts your classroom performance and wish to request an accommodation, contact the Center for Special Needs at (414) 297-6838. They may require documentation regarding your disability to enable them to comply with your request. Admission of a disability is voluntary and will be handled in a confidential manner. MATC does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities and fiilly complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To ensure your academic success in this program, you are strongly encouraged to provide your instructor with a copy of the Instructor Notification Form from the Center for Special Needs.

1. Textbook: None at this time. 2. "Supplements to Text"

Wisconsm Statutes, Selected Excerpts. Please Note: The entire Wisconsin Criminal Code, (namely. Wis. Stats., Chapters 939 through 951, inclusive, and Wis. Stats. Chapter 961), are ongoing course assignments and are required reading.

Please Note: there may also be specific case law reading assignments throughout the semester and these case law assignments are required reading. Any additional supplemental materials which may from time to time be added at a later date (whether in the form of handouts or materials on reserve at the library, on the MATC Police website, internet assignments or otherwise) are also course requirements and are also required reading.

Please note that each student needs to become familiar with the MATC Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement web site: http://ecampus.matc.edu/policetraining. Please be advised that MATC's "District Emergency Procedure Guide" has been placed on this website and each student is directed and required to review this specific Guide since it is incorporated herein by reference as though specifically set forth herein in its entirety.

This syllabus has also been placed on the MATC Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement web site: http://ecampus.matc.edu/policetraining and it is available at this web site for each student's access and review any time during this semester. Each student may also download this syllabus directly from the web site i f a printed hard copy is desired. Supplies: Supplements to Text; paper and notebooks; pens or pencils (with erasers). Course Competencies: See COS on file

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3. Course Calendar: Chronology of Instructional Units:

Please Note: the following chronology (weekly course outline) is flexible due to the nature of the class and cannot be strictly adhered to:

Week#l: Wis. Stats. §939;

Week #2- Wis. Stats. §939;

Week #3- Wis. Stats. §939;

Week #4- Wis. Stats. §939;

Week #5- Wis. Stats. §940;

Week #6- Wis. Stats. §940;

Week #7: Wis. Stats. §941, §942;

Week #8- Wis. Stats. §943;

Week #9- Wis. Stats. §943;

Week #10- Wis. Stats. §943;

Week #11: Wis. Stats. §944, §945;

Week #12: . ....Wis. Stats. §946;

Week #13- Wis. Stats. §947;

Week #14- Wis. Stats. §949, §950;

Week #15: Wis. Stats. §951;

Week #16: . ....Wis. Stats. §961;

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Course Requirements and Grading:

There are three (3) examinations and each one is valued at 100 points. • Examination #1 is open book and covers all materials to the date of

Examination #1. • Examination #2 is CLOSED book and is cumulative and covers all

materials from the beginning of the semester to the date of Examination #2.

• Examination #3 is the Final Examination is OPEN Book and is also cumulative. It covers all materials from the beginning of the semester to the date of the Final Examination (Examination #3).

The dates of the Examination #1 are as follows: #202 Tuesday February 26 #200 Wednesday February 27

The dates of the Examination #2 are as follows: #202 Tuesday April 16 #200 Wednesday April 17

The dates of the Final Examination (Examination #3) are as follows: #202 Tuesday May 21 #200 Wednesday May 22

Special Note: All Tests are "TIMED" and the maximum amount of time allotted is two (2) hours. Timing begins at the start of the class period for each specific class section. By way of example only: i f the specific class section is scheduled to start at 9:00 am, the test must be completed no later than 11 am -even i f the student arrives late to class! Please Note: tardiness to any class section does not extend the time to take and complete the exam! Any change in the actual date of any of the examinations will be announced in class. Unless otherwise announced in class, all tests will be true/false, multiple choice, or other machine scored types. All students are required to use a #2 pencil (duly sharpened) for all examinations and it is the student's responsibility to bring her/his own #2 pencil, along with an appropriate #2 "back-up" pencil, (duly sharpened), to each examination. It is also each student's responsibility to bring her/his own textbook, notes, handouts, supplemental materials, etcetera, to each examination. No student is allowed to borrow any book, note, handout, supplemental materials, etcetera, from any other student and definitely not from the instructor.

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Attendance Policy: MATC has an official attendance policy which is followed in this class. It is each student's individual responsibility to follow that policy, to attend all classes, and to meet all course requirements. Punctuality and regularity in class attendance is required. Although MATC policy allows students to drop a class at any time, there are deadlines concerning the amount, i f any, of tuition which may be refunded to any student dropping the course. Please Note: i f a student stops coming to class and does not officially drop the course, that student will receive a final grade of U.

********PLEASE NOTE: Any student who misses a total of three (3) classes will automatically be dropped irom the course. This dropping will occur automatically upon missins the third (3^^) class.

Special note about attendance and student accountability: Any student who is tardy to a class or misses any class (or any part of any class), remains fully and solely accountable and responsible for the entire content and substance of what that student misses due to her/his absence or tardiness. In the event a student is tardy to a class or misses a class (or any part thereof), that specific student is solely and completely responsible and accoimtable for any and all assignments, notes, or other information given or otherwise provided during such absence or tardiness. Absence or tardiness, for any reason, is not an excuse for missed information, assignments, tests, or other course information. Any and all late assignments are reduced one full grade for each day the assignment is late.

Special Note: Depending upon your career goals, and your educational course status, the State of Wisconsin, Department of Justice, Law Enforcement Standards Board, (LESB), Training & Standards Bureau may require or establish additional attendance requirements directly impacting a student's qualifications for LESB Law Enforcement Certification. There may also be consequences for failure to attend or otherwise meet the number of hours required for LESB Certification.

Off-Site Classes: Off-Site classes (such as courtroom attendance) MAY be, from time to time, scheduled by the Instructor. All Off-Site Classes scheduled by the Instructor are class requirements and constitute class hours in all respects, including but not limited to, course content, test and/or quiz subject matters, and attendance requirements.

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Taping, Electronic Recording, Etcetera: Taping or other electronic or magnetic recording of conversations, discussions or presentations are not permitted. Please Note: Taping, recording or other electronic eavesdropping may constitute a violation or violations of the criminal laws of the United States, the State of Wisconsin, or both. Please take further Notice: Taping, recording or other electronic eavesdropping may also subject the person to civil liability, including but not limited to civil penalties, fines, forfeitures and/or possible civil litigation, civil proceedings, or other types of lawsuits (such as claims of copyright infi-ingement). Laptop computers and other electronic type devices: The use of laptop computers or other electronic type devices are not permitted. Cell Phones, Pagers, Etcetera: As a professional courtesy to others, and to avoid disturbing the learning and educational environment, cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices are not permitted in the classroom and must be deactivated or otherwise turned off during class. The use of a cell phone in class is strictly prohibited. Please Note: Text messaging, tele-messaging, electronic messaging of any kind, or the taking of photos: all are strictly prohibited. Course Objectives:

1. To identify and describe theories concerning the nature of crime and the purpose and source of criminal law in our society.

2. To identify principles of constitutional, federal and state, and federal and state laws which are applicable to criminal law.

3. To identify the most fi-equently used sections of the Wisconsin substantive criminal code and other related statutes.

Optional References/Bibliography; N.A. Student Complaint Procedure: See Student Handbook; contact MATC Counselor for specific details. Student Signature: See Syllabus Receipt

MATC Core Abilities

The Core Abilities are skills that allow students to contiaually adapt and learn. They have been called "employability skills," soft skills, and professional attributes. You may not be tested for all of the Core Abilities directly, but you will demonstrate or apply them to complete lessons or to improve skills. The Core Abilities and indicators are listed below, and the ones you will be focusing on in this course are checked.

Core Ability Applies to Course (•)

Communicate Effectively a. Use effective oral communication skills b. Use effective written communication skills c. Apply standard rules of language structure, including grammar and spelling d. Listen actively to others •/

e. Derive meaning from text

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f. Communicate in a bias-free manner g. Support viewpoints with evidence

Collaborate with Others a. Demonstrate respect in relating to people •/

b. Cooperate and resolve conflicts eflfectively c. Participate in shared problem solving

Respect Diversity a. Acknowledge personal prejudices and biases b. Appreciate perspectives of people outside own background/culture c. Work collaboratively with persons from other backgrounds/cultures d. Demonstrate sensitivity to global issues

Demonstrate Responsibility a. Attend classes as scheduled b. Turn in quality work c. Adhere to safety rules and regulations d. Act professionally to fulfill job duties within chosen field e. Demonstrate flexibility and self-directedness in learning f. Acknowledge a responsibility to the global community (cultural, economic, environmental, political) g. Practice environmental sensitivity in profession

Think Critically a. Differentiate between fact and fiction b. Consider other viewpoints and perspectives c. Present logical arguments d. Evaluate sources of information to solve problems •/

Utilize Technology a. Use technology to communicate b. Solve problems using technology c. Use appropriate technology to manage information d. Recognize the impacts of technology

Apply Math and Science a. Apply math concepts and principles appropriately b. Apply scientific concepts and principles appropriately c. Interpret meaning from quantitative data d. Interpret meaning from scientific data

Demonstrate environmental responsibility a. models sustainable practices V b. identifies envu-onmental issues V c. practices resource conservation V d. practices environmental sensitivity

Embrace change a. thinks positively of improved outcomes

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b. realistically assesses workplace environment c. anticipates challenges and adjustments d. increases flexibilitv e. reflects upon successful outcomes f. adjusts to changing circumstances g. celebrates successful change

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