*Required* Online Orientation

Before you complete this orientation, make sure you are registered for the course.

Austin Community College

CRIJ 2323
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement

Instructor:  Felecia Williams

Welcome to the online version of
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement

We'll study the history and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined: its nature and impact; overview of the criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial process; corrections.

To complete this orientation:
1. Read the course information below.
2. Complete the student information form in the yellow box at the bottom of this page.
3. Submit the student information form.

§ Your orientation is not complete
until the instructor receives the web form. §

Contacting Instructor:

E-mail:                fwilliam@austincc.edu

ACC telephone: 512-223-1795 ext. 25862
           (EMail and Voicemail is checked Tues./ Thurs. 06:00 - 07:00am and 06:00 - 07:00pm)

Office Location:
EASTVIEW CAMPUS
BLDG 2000, room 2165
3401 Webberville Road
Austin, Texas 78702
                           

Office hours:     Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:30pm

Class Overview :

  • Text:   Current edition of:
                Criminal Procedure for the Criminal Justice Professional  by John Ferdico
                Texas Criminal and Traffic Law Manual Lexis Nexis Gould Publisher
    • Teaching methodology
    • Online discussion topics as needed
    • Students goes through course together as a learning community
    • Course Definitions, textbook exercises, and short topic papers.
  • Exams, papers and assignments
    • Exams must be taken before deadline posted in course calendar.
    • Textbook Exercises must be turned into the Digital Drop Box by
      the deadline posted in the course calendar.
    • Short Topic Papers will be posted in the course calendar.

  • Course Documents: 
    • Course documents in Blackboard
    • Course documents include:
      • Course Calendar
      • Syllabus
      • Definitions
      • Textbook Exercises
      • Short Topic Papers

  • Major Exams
    • Four (4) major exams will be given.
    • Exam format may include, but is not limited to, multiple choice, true/ false,
      matching, fill in the blanks, short answer, and essay questions.
    • Exams must be taken on dates posted on course calendar


Grading Policy:

Grading Policy

  • Four exams will be given, worth 100 points each.
  • Textbook Exercises and Short Topic Papers will
    be worth a total of 100 points each.
  • The maximum possible points during the course is 1800.
  • There will be no curves, each student will receive exactly
    what they earn.

Numeric to alpha
grade conversions:

90 -100=A
80 - 89=B
70 -79= C
60 - 69=D
Below 60=F

  • This is a personal computer/modem (PCM) Open Campus version
    of the standard Criminal justice course listed at the top of the page.

  • The student will be required to do the same amount and quality of work
    as the classroom equivalent of this course. 

  • This course will require self-discipline and knowledge of personal computers
    and the Internet. 

Blackboard

You will find the course syllabus and materials on the Internet, through Blackboard, the ACC online course portal. You are responsible for the details contained in the syllabus and all other information in the blackboard course. You may want to print a copy of the syllabus to keep available for reference.

Logon to Blackboard
With a web browser, open the following URL: http://itdl.austincc.edu/blackboard/

Students may also access Blackboard by selecting the “Blackboard/Online Courses” link from the student resources menu on the ACC website at http://www.austincc.edu/.

Once your browser has accessed the Blackboard site, click the "Login" button to begin using Blackboard. You will be prompted to enter a User ID and Password to access your courses.


Your User ID
To access Blackboard, you will need your ACC Online Services User ID.

(What Is Online Services)

All current ACC students will have an Online Services User ID. If you are not sure what your User ID is, you can click the “What’s my User ID” link located just above the User ID and Password boxes.
Your User ID cannot be changed.


Your Password
Your password is your birthdate in MMDDYY format. For instance, if you were born on February 4, 1975, your password is 020475.

After you have entered your User ID and Password, click the Login button one time to access Blackboard.

Once you have logged into Blackboard, you will need to provide an e-mail address. A module containing instructions on how to change your e-mail address is provided on the "My ACC" page, which is displayed once you have logged into Blackboard.

***If you do not already have an email address you may obtain a free one (ie:
Yahoo, Hotmail ,or Excite )***

You can check the above web-based email messages at any computer....even at ACC campus computer centers or public libraries.

Trouble logging in?
ACC Help Line is 512-223-8026 or 1-888-223-8026 or you can email dl@austincc.edu

Testing Procedures:

Inside ACC service area

  • Exams will be administered at the ACC campus testing centers.

  • You must check for the times and days that your center will be open.
    You must take exams during the week/day(s) it is available.
    Failure to take the exam during the prescribed period may reduce your
    exam score or result in a zero for the exam.

  • You will need a permission slip (in blackboard)

  • You will need your ACC ID and an additional form of picture ID.

  • It is the student’s responsibility to obtain, read and be thoroughly familiar with ACC Testing Center Rules prior to taking exams at the center. Violation of these rules is very serious and may result in disciplinary action being taken against the student. For more information and testing center hours please refer to www.austincc.edu/testctr

Outside ACC service area

  • Students approval from instructor

  • Student must locate approved testing facility within the first two weeks of the semester

  • Example of approved testing facility includes;
    nearby college or university
  • The open campus/ Distance Learning

Each student must take the required midterm and final exams as described in the
syllabus and orientation.

For students residing outside the ACC service area, the student must get approval from the instructor to test at a location other than specified ACC testing centers. 

The student outside the ACC service area must locate a testing facility at a nearby college or university during the first two weeks of the semester and advise the instructor of the matter.  The Open Campus/Distance Learning staff will assist the student in this task.  Once faculty approval is given, a receiving institution has agreed to provide the distance testing service, and the faculty member has provided Open Campus (OPC) with all necessary tests and Distance Testing Transmittal forms, OPC staff will forward all testing materials to the college or university.  The web for Distance Learning at Austin Community College is http://dl.austincc.edu 
The ACC Help Line is 512/223-8026 or 1-888-223-8026 or you can email dl@austincc.edu

The student is responsible for paying any testing/proctoring fees to the proctoring institution and the costs for returning the completed exams to the instructor or OPC.

Testing Center Rules: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain, read and be
thoroughly familiar with ACC Testing Center Rules prior to taking exams at the center.
Violation of these rules is very serious and may result in disciplinary action being taken
against the student. For more information refer to www.austincc.edu/testctr

*Scholastic Dishonesty: 
ANY form of scholastic dishonesty by the student
will automatically earn a grade of “F” for this course.

Helpful Web Pages and Telephone Numbers:

  • Criminal Justice Department WebPage: Students are encouraged to review the department’s web page at http://www.austincc.edu/crij/ where valuable information concerning the criminal justice program may be found. Several URL sites are also listed giving a number of important CRJ informational resources.

  • Textbooks for Open Campus students can be ordered online at http://www.mbsdirect.net
    or by phone 1-800-325-3252.

  • Bookstores
    • Cypress- 335-8363
    • Eastview- 927-1619

  • Distance Learning helpline can be contacted online @ http://dl.austincc.edu
    or by phone 512-223-8026 Toll free 1-888-223-8026

  • Blackboard Student Manual

  • Supplemental Material
    Course Structure: This course is structured so that the entire class goes through the course together as a learning community. It is not a traditional work-at-your-own-pace course. Class discussions, exam dates and other assignment due dates will be followed by the entire class.

    Online Orientation: If you do not complete this online orientation, you must contact this instructor within One Week of Late Registration or you may be dropped from the course.

    Student Email Address: It is imperative that the student maintain a current email address used for this course. Look under Tools-Personal Information and make sure that the email address shown is current and correct. The student is responsible for knowing the contents of all emails sent by the instructor.

    Course Requirements:
    MicroSoft Word: The student will need the word processing program MicroSoft Word to complete online assignments for this course.

    Withdrawal Policy: If a student decides to drop the course, it is the responsibility of the student to drop the course. A student that fails to drop the course may receive a final grade of F.
    Contact Admissions & Records for assistance.

    Incompletes: The grade of “I” (Incomplete) will only be awarded for medical reasons verified by a satisfactory letter from a physician. All “Incompletes” must be completed within the first four weeks of the following semester. There are no exceptions to this policy.

  • Students With Special Needs: Special adaptations and arrangements will be made for students with documented learning difference (i.e. disabilities) or temporary disabilities. Should you have learning, sensory, or a psychiatric disability, please let your instructor know early in the semester so that your learning needs can be appropriately met. Students with special needs who require special arrangements, exemptions, or deadline extensions must present documentation concerning the disability to the Office for Students with Disabilities at 512/223-8300 or (TTY) 512/223-8067 at the Pinnacle Campus (PIN). PIN is located at 7748 Hwy 290 West, Austin, TX 78736.

Please complete the STUDENT INFORMATION FORM so I can reach you and keep in touch with you.

Your orientation is not complete until I receive the student information web form.

Now log into your class in Blackboard and print out the syllabus and READ all information provided under each tab.