Instructor Information
Office Location
Dutton Hall 202-J
Office Hours
TO SET UP A MEETING: CONTACT ME BY PHONE: The VERY BEST WAY TO REACH ME IS AT MY CELL PHONE AT 
(806) 584-7569 between 9 AM and 9 PM, any day of the week.
PLEASE...NO TEXTING: Please note that I DO NOT TEXT MY STUDENTS and I DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES. If you can text me, then you can call me! AGAIN, my cell phone is 806 584-7569! If there is an occasion where I am traveling or cannot respond to you in a timely manner by phone, I will let you know that you can text me for that period of time. However, outside of that, PLEASE CALL! I enjoy talking to my students! If you text me, I will not respond to you! Sorry...I want to handle all student business over the phone or in an email!
If I'm not available when you call, I will call you back so please tell me your name, the best time to call you AND WHAT CLASS YOU ARE IN! That way, I can better answer your questions! Thanks! Also, we can set up a face to face conference if you want to!
EMAIL ME: You can also email me through the BLACKBOARD COURSE EMAIL feature! Again, if you email me outside the CLASSROOM ONLINE EMAIL SYSTEM, your email may not get to me. It may be treated as spam. SO, USE THE EMAIL FUNCTION IN THE ONLINE CLASS! It's in the MENU to the left of the screen and it says Send an EMAIL! Click on that and then select SEND AN EMAIL TO THE INSTRUCTORS in the CLASS!
OFFICE HOURS and APPOINTMENT TIMES:
SPRING- II - 2021: March 22nd through May 14th: I will be ON CAMPUS in my office in DUTTON HALL 202J Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00 pm. I have a 9 am to 10:15 am course, as well as a Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm course. Please call me so we can set up an appointment time that works for you. We can meet virtually or somewhere where we can socially distance effectively (not in my office!) I have a virtual office in COLLABORATE where we can also meet face to face if you need tutoring or just to chat, if you prefer.
If you want to meet with me outside of those hours, I'm happy to do that. Please call me and we can set up a time to meet. As well, I'm happy to meet with you on a FACETIME CALL or in our COLLABORATE MEETING PLACE ONLINE! I am happy to tutor you in any way I can so you can succeed in this course! Please call me at 806 584-7569 to meet with me on any other day. I appreciate you calling me first on my cell phone if you want to meet with me in my office so that I can prepare to meet you in order to protect both of us from COVID exposure. Thank you!
SO YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE COLLABORATE: There will be a video for you to watch as to how to attend COLLABORATE MEETINGS in your COURSE MENU LIST. Go online to your BLACKBOARD CLASS and you will see it in the MENU LIST to the LEFT OF THE SCREEN. As well, please feel free to call me if you are still not sure how to use COLLABORATE for your online meeting. I am happy to do anything I can do to assist you during this difficult semester! Please call me at 806 584-7569 and let's figure out a time to work with you!
NEED MORE HELP: Call me! I can tutor you. If you need more help with tutoring in the class you are in, we can get you set up with the folks at the STUDENT SUCCESS TUTORING CENTER can help you. We will work online or over the phone, in COLLABORATE or we can facetime until the advisories for social distancing pass.
FOR ONLINE CLASSES or ON-CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED CLASSES: THE BEST WAY TO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT is to CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE at 806 584-7569.
FOLKS: Please, I give you my cell phone number so you can call me between 9 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week! Feel free to CALL me OR EMAIL ME SO WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE AND WHEN we can either visit by phone or in person! Please do not abuse your privilege of having my cell number. Again, please call me or email me. ....please DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE ME! I want to communicate with you directly!
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
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Course
SOCI-2336-001 Criminology
Prerequisites
Course Description
The course surveys various theories of crime, with an emphasis on understanding the social causes of criminal behavior. The techniques for measuring crime as a social phenomenon and the characteristics of criminals are examined. This course addresses crime types (such as consensual or white-collar crimes), the criminal justice system and other social responses to crime.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
The REQUIRED textbooks for CRIMINOLOGY 2336 include the following:
Frank J. Schmalleger, Published: 2012: Criminology (2nd Edition) (The Justice Series) [Paperback] ISBN-10:0132966751 or ISBN-13:978-0132966757 Note: This textbook is required. They have used on Amazon for $60.00
The second required textbook for this course is:
Ronald M. Holmes& Stephen T. Holmes Published in 2008: Profiling Violent Crimes: An Investigative Tool [Paperback] 4thEdition ISBN-10: 1412959985 OR ISBN-13: 978-1412959988 NOTE: You can find used copies of this textbook in the AC BOOKSTORE and online at Amazon (30.00 on Amazon)
YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE ANY OTHER STUDY GUIDES OR OTHER MATERIALS FOR THE COURSE. This instructor makes up her own study guides for these exams.
Supplies
SUPPLIES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Define key concepts associated with criminology.
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Identify major criminological theories.
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Describe the major categories of crime.
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Explain the various methodological approaches used to research crime and criminal behavior.
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Describe the components and explain the dynamics of the criminal justice system
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Log in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" within the ONLINE PORTION OF THIS CLASS, and to engage in civil behaviors in the classroom portion of this course. Inappropriate behaviors, such as swearing, discussion of inappropriate issues NOT related to the courseroom material, or any type of intolerance or rudeness to other learners will not be tolerated and may result in failing the class, or dismissal from Amarillo College. Treat others as you like to be treated and everything should be fine!
Now, having said that, please remember that this is an COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE, and we will be discussing controversial issues in an ADULT MANNER! You are expected to act like an adult in these discussions and realize that others may think and feel differently than you on a host of issues related to sociology! Diversity is a GREAT THING and to be APPRECIATED in this instructors opinion. If you find something offensive that is said by another student OR your instructor, please don't hesitate to contact me and discuss this with me. However, it's important to remember that this course is not designed to CONFIRM YOUR OWN POLITICAL or RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, but rather to get you to think about sociology, society, and people in a bigger way than you may have already been exposed to. IN THAT, YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF UNCOMFORTABLE AT TIMES, AS YOU ARE BEING REQUIRED TO STRETCH OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! This is a part of what it means to get an education! Obviously, learning to see the world in a different light is the goal of this course!
If you have a complaint about this course, please contact me first. If you are uncomfortable doing that, you may contact my supervisor, Mr. Jerry Moller at DURR 212A, 371-5297
If you have a concern that something you want to write would offend others in the courseroom, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the courseroom email. As well, if you are aware of any student being mistreated or harrassed in this course (including yourself), please bring it to my immediate attention. We have zero tolerance for any student being mistreated here at Amarillo College. This will be a SAFE place for the expression of ideas and exchanges! Remember, you are an adult and differences of opinion and beliefs, and ideas is a critical part of adult education! Thanks! Dr. Harding
Grading Criteria
The following GRADING SCALE is applied to this course:
89.45% to 100.00%+ = A ~ 79.45% to 89.44% = B
69.45% to 79.44% = C ~ 49.45% to 69.44% = D
Below 49.44 = F
YOUR GRADE IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS and SUBMISSIONS:
6 Unit Exams- at 100 points each (5 will count as we drop ONE Exam, the LOWEST SCORE or a MISSED SCORE) = Total of 500 points
6 Unit Discussions at 20 points each (5 will count as we drop ONE DISCUSSION, the LOWEST SCORE or a MISSED SCORE) = 100 points
5 points for SUBMITTING YOUR PROFILING PAPER TOPIC & 20 points for SUBMITTING YOUR SERIAL KILLER REFERENCE LIST = 25 points
PROFILING PAPER = 200 points
TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS COURSE = 825 points possible
We will have a 5 point INTRODUCE YOURSELF discussion that is 5 extra credit points (if you want to participate) and a 20 point (possible) EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY this semester, if you wish to participate in it. More to be announced later.
To calculate your grade: Divide your accumulated number of points that you earned (including any extra credit points you scored) BY the TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS (without the extra credit points included = 825 points).
Attendance
"90% of success is just showing up." ~ Woody Allen
Due to the freedom that online courses offer you, it may be tempting to wait until the last minute to work on your course. It is my experience that almost NONE of the learners who take this approach are able to finish the course. It is my suggestion, having taught online courses for several years now, that you either work ahead or create a plan that allows you to be in the course working at least twice each week. What I've seen is that learners who have biweekly attendance (or more) complete the course in a timely manner and get the best scores on their exams. Obviously the choice is up to you.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE UPDATES SENT TO EACH STUDENT IN THE CLASS VIA YOUR COURSEROOM EMAIL, AS WELL AS ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THIS COURSE HOMEPAGE IN THE AC CONNECT BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM. YOU WILL ALSO FIND ALL DUE DATES IN THE TO DO LIST and ANNOUNCEMENTS AREA OF OUR COURSE. SIMPLY GO TO THE MENU TAB IN THE AC CONNECT BLACKBOARD COURSEROOM AND YOU CAN SEE TIMES AND DATES FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSIONS AND EXAMS FOR THIS COURSE. REFER TO YOUR TO DO LIST AND ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATES OFTEN, SO YOU DON'T MISS YOUR DUE DATES. Once exams and discussions are closed, they will not be opened again. Thank you for adhering to our timeline. ~ Dr. Harding
Calendar
CRIMINOLOGY (SOCIOLOGY 2336) COURSE OUTLINE & CALENDAR
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU PRINT OFF THIS CALENDAR AND KEEP IT BY YOUR WORKSPACE SO YOU KNOW ALL YOUR DUE DATES. Remember that this calendar is meant as a flexible outline. Due to unforeseen circumstances, such as power outages, inclement weather, or instructor illness this calendar may need to be changed. Keep a look out in COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS and EMAILS sent by your instructor for any updates!
The two textbooks for this course include:
Frank Schmalleger (2014). Criminology (2nd Edition. Pearson Publishers. (FS)* *The notation in the course outline for the Schmalleger text is FH
Ronald Holmes & Stephen Holmes (2009). Profiling Violent Crimes: An Investigative Tool. Sage Publishers.(H&H)** **The Notation for readings in the Holmes & Holmes text is H&H
NOTE: ALL UNITS ARE OPEN FROM BEGINNING OF CLASS but ALL UNITS HAVE CLOSING DATES!
Unit 1: WEEK 1, 2 & 3 Monday, August 26th-Sunday, Sept 15th at 11:55 pm: Introductions and Rationale
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Read the following chapters:
º CH 1: What is Criminology? Understanding Crime & Criminals ~ FS
º CH 1: Psychological Profiling Introduction ~ H&H
º CH 2: Profiling in Fantasy and Fact ~ H&H
º Ch 3: Rationale for Psychological Profiling ~ H&H
º WATCH FILM in UNIT 1 on Richard Kuklinski: THE ICE MAN
º Do DISCUSSION 1 OVER FILM
º ALSO, be sure you introduce yourself to the class for 5 extra credit points!!!
º READ YOUR SYLLABUS, TAKE BLACKBOARD TUTORIALS AS NEEDED, GET HELP 1st floor of LIBRARY if you are having trouble. Call AC HELPDESK as needed at 371-5000 or email them at askac@actx.edu
º Cover study guide for first quiz and take first quiz.
º Be thinking about what topic you want to select for your SERIAL KILLER PROFILE PAPER!
Exam #1 & DISCUSSION #1 CLOSE ON SUN., Sept 15th by 11:55 PM
NOTE: You must submit your SERIAL KILLER TOPIC by SEPT 22nd! There is a list of killers along with an ASSIGNMENT drop box on your LESSONS PAGE to submit your topic. You should spend time researching your killer and make sure there are plenty of resources for you to write your paper!
Unit 2: Monday, Sept 16th to Sunday, Sept 29th 11:55 pm: Theories
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Read the following chapters :
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Ch 2: Classical and NeoClassical Criminology: Choice & Consequence ~ FS
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Ch 3: Biological Roots of Criminal Behavior ~ FS
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Ch 4: Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior ~ FH
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Ch 4: Criminal Theories and Psychological Profiling H&H
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TURN IN YOUR SERIAL KILLER/TERRORIST TOPIC by SEPT 22nd in ASSIGNMENT DROP BOX
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Watch 2 Films on Charles Manson and Aileen Wuornos and do Discussion #2
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Fill in study guide and take quiz #2
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START WORKING ON YOUR PAPER! THERE IS NO TIME TO WASTE! VISIT OUR LIBRARY TO BEGIN TO FIND ARTICLES AND BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION! Get your resources together!!!!
Exam #2 & Discussion #2~ CLOSE ON SUNDAY, SEPT 29th by 11:55 PM
Unit 3: Monday Sept 30th to Sunday Oct 13th by 11:55 pm: Theories and Crime Scenes
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Read the following chapters:
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Chapter 5: Social Structure: How we live ~ FS
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Chapter 6: Social Process and Social Development: It's what we learn ~ FS
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Chapter 7: Social Conflict: It's how we relate ~ FS
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Chapter 5: Crime Scene Analysis ~ H&H
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Chapter 6: Arson ~ H&H
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You also need to READ the LECTURE and the MOFFIT ARTICLE (questions on exam!)
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Watch film on Jeffrey Dahmer and do discussion #3
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Do study guide and take your quiz for this unit.
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You really want to have your RESOURCES for your paper put together at the end of this unit.
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REMINDER: You will submit a list of your resources in an assignment drop box by Sun, NOV 3rd
Exam # 3 & Discussion 3 CLOSE ON SUNDAY, October 13th by 11:55 PM
Unit 4: Monday Oct 14th to Sunday, OCT 27th by 11:55 pm: Crimes against Persons and Property:
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Read the following chapters:
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Chapter 8: Crimes Against Persons ~ FS
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Chapter 7: Serial Murderers ~ H&H
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Chapter 8: Profiling Rapists ~ H&H
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Chapter 9: Profiling Pedophiles ~ H&H
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You also need to go to the REQUIRED PLAGIARISM SITE and READ IT! (Questions on exam)
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Watch film on either Ted Bundy or John Wayne Gacy and Do Unit 4 discussion
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Work through your study guide and complete Quiz 4
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Reminder: SUBMIT YOUR REFERENCE LIST in ASSIGNMENT DROP BOX by SUNDAY, NOV 3rd 11:55 pm
Exam # 4 & Discussion 4 CLOSE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th by 11:55 PM
Unit 5: Monday, OCTOBER 28th to Sunday NOVEMBER 10th: White Collar & Drug Crimes, Geography, Predator Patterns and Cults
SUBMIT YOUR REFERENCE LIST IN THE ASSIGNMENT DROP BOX BY SUNDAY, NOV 3rd at 11:55 pm
· Read the following chapters:
º Chapter 9: Crimes Against Property ~ FS
o Chapter 10: White Collar and Organized Crime: Crime as a Job ~ FS
º Chapter 11: Public Order and Drug Crimes: Recreational Offenses ~ FS
º Chapter 11: Profiling Satanic and Cult Murders ~ H&H READ REQUIRED ARTICLE
º Chapter 12: Geography, Profiling and Predatory Criminals ~ H&H
º Watch the film selection over JIM JONES and his cult, or Bernie Madoff and complete Discussion 5
º You can turn your paper in by WEDNESDAY, NOV 13th by 11:55 pm for 15 extra credit points on a low exam score!
º You can turn your paper in by Wednesday, Nov 20th by 11:55 pm for 10 extra credit points on a low exam score!
º You can turn your paper in by Wednesday, Nov 27th by 11:55 pm for 5 extra points on a low exam score!
Exam #5 & Discussion 5 close on Sunday, November 10th by 11:55 pm
Unit 6: Monday, November 11th to Sunday, Nov 24th at 11:55 pm: Technology and Crime and Terrorist and Two Famous Case Studies!
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READ THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS:
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Chapter 12 Technology and Crime ~ FS
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Chapter 13: Globalization and Terrorism ~ FS
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Chapters 13 and 14 on Case studies of Jack the Ripper and Lizzie Borden ~ HH
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Chapter 15: The Victim ~ H&H
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Chapter 16: The Future of Profiling ~ H&H
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Watch last film over either Tim McVeigh, Osama bin Laden, the KKK or Adolf Hitler OR CYBERCRIMINAL VIDEO and do discussion #6
Exam #6 & DICUSSION 6 CLOSE ON SUNDAY, Nov 24th at 11:55 pm.
FINAL PAPER CRUNCH TIME: NOVEMBER 25th to WEDNESDAY December 4th: FINISH YOUR PAPER
º REMINDER: Your PROFILING PAPER IS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, DEC 4th by 11:55 pm in the ASSIGNMENT DROP BOX! THIS IS THE VERY LAST DAY AND TIME YOU CAN TURN IT IN. NO PAPERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THIS CUT OFF POINT! YOU CAN TURN IN YOUR PAPER EARLY! If you are a poor writer, be sure you make an appointment to have a WRITER'S CORNER TUTOR look over your paper! This will help you immensely! They will send me a tutoring report and you will get 5 to 10 points added to your paper.
TO UPLOAD YOUR PAPER: You will click on the assignment drop box, upload your document by browsing your computer (or USB). You will be able to see that your document has been uploaded. If you cannot see it, it hasn't! UPLOAD your WELL WRITTEN and WELL EDITED paper in the ASSIGNMENT drop box NO LATER than WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4th by 11:55 pm. THAT IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DATE and TIME THAT YOUR PAPER WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY REASON! DO NOT GAMBLE and be LATE! It's a ZERO! You can turn in your paper early for extra credit on exams.
YOUR papers will be graded in the order I receive them and your FINAL GRADES WILL BE POSTED in WEB ADVISOR BY MONDAY, DEC 9th at some point during the day. CONGRATS!!!! You did it!
Additional Information
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Students' performance in this course will be evaluated in the following ways:
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Six unit examinations covering the chapters in the Criminology and Profiling texts, as well as required videos and articles.
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A written paper PROFILING a SERIAL KILLER or TERRORIST of your choice will allow students to apply the information they learned in the book by discussing various theoretical viewpoints from the textbooks as they apply to profiling criminals.
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Class discussions (ONLINE DISCUSSIONS FOR ONLINE COURSES) over a wide variety of issues include criminal histories, mental illness as it relates to criminal behavior, crime scene analysis, economic crimes, and terrorism. Students are graded on the completion of the discussion item, responses to other students in the class, and adding value to the courseroom dialogue.
TO FIND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION GO TO THE LINKS BELOW:
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AMARILLO COLLEGE LIBRARY: http://www.actx.edu/library/
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For help with your computer, or to use computers go to the second floor of the library.
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For information on how to do a research paper and search for references go to:
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http://www.actx.edu/library/index.php?module=article&id=8#Research
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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PLAGIARISM AND HOW TO AVOID IT: GO TO:
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For help with your papers: go to Writers' Corner
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Mission and Services:The Writers’ Corner staff firmly believe that good writing is an essential skill for being successful in college. Our main goal, therefore, is to help students become more confident and effective writers.Whether drafting research papers, preparing marketing proposals, or working on writing projects for any class at Amarillo College, students will benefit from one-on-one tutoring sessions with knowledgeable and encouraging tutors. Our tutors review assignment requirements, provide constructive feedback, and guide students through all phases of the writing process.The Writers’ Corner is open to all students, regardless of academic discipline and skill level.
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We Offer:*One-on-one tutoring sessions with trained tutors, small workshops throughout the semester covering various aspects of academic writing, in-class presenations on the role of the Writers' Corner, a waiting area for walk-ins and early arrivals, coffee and donuts for students with appointments, EMAIL US AT: writerscorner@actx.edu
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OR stop by: LOCATION: Ordway Hall, Room 102
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Hours of Operation:
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Fall & Spring Semesters:Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and ClosedFriday, Saturday, and Sunday
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Summer Sessions: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
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