| Credit Hours: |
3 |
| Contact Hours: |
3
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| Laboratory Fee: |
None.
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| Prerequisites: |
There are no prerequisites for this course.
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| Corequisites: |
There are no corequisites for this course.
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| Comments: |
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| Catalog Description: |
An introduction into the specific rules of criminal law generally in
force in the United States and the State of Florida. Topics will
include fundamentals of criminal law; essential elements of a
crime; criminal liability; responsibility and capacity; defenses and
criminal jurisdiction.
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| Required Materials: |
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| Supplemental Materials: |
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| Special Requirements: |
None
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| Program Learning Outcomes: |
Upon successful completion of the program students will:
- Explain how the various criminal justice components
work together to achieve justice.
- Understand the elements of criminal law as they are used to
prosecute offenders.
- Identify the concepts of the US Constitution and how they apply
to the Criminal Justice System.
- Compare the functions of the correctional field and how they
interrelate with the probation and parole system.
- Summarize the various criminal behavioral patterns to include
their origin and their outcome.
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| Course Learning Outcomes: |
Specific Performance Outcomes: The student will be able to:
1. Be able to analyze the different elements involved in each case
and relate the specifics to how and why the behavior is
considered criminal or not criminal.
2. Demonstrate a comprehension of the meaning of reasonable
suspicion, probable cause, clear and convincing evidence and
beyond a reasonable doubt and how these terms impact law
enforcement when enforcing the codes of criminal law.
3. Awareness of the commonly held public beliefs regarding law
enforcement and the criminal justice system and how to present a
positive image of law enforcement in the eyes of the public.
4. Identify the different legal rules and doctrines related to
admissibility in court and these should be preserved and
protected.
5. Understand how an effective knowledge of procedural law directly
impacts the prosecution of criminals under criminal law and the
importance of maintaining and applying procedural law daily.
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| Methods of Evaluation: |
Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.
Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus
developed
by the instructor for each section being taught.
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| Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence.
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| Student Email Accounts: |
Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software.
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| Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor.
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| Equity Statement: |
Pensacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information in its programs, activities and employment. For inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies, contact: The Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct 1000 College Boulevard. Building 5, Pensacola, Florida 32504 (850) 484-1759
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