UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS SYLLABUS

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1 CRN / (8/24/16-12/14/16) W 4:30-7:15 p.m. Classroom Location: LAR 224 Office Location: Comm 115A UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS SYLLABUS COURSE: CJ 4023/5043 MODERN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS / 3 Credit Hours INSTRUCTOR TELEPHONE NUMBER Dr. Donald N. Mizell (405) ; (505) cell (Preferred) FAX NUMBER (405) ADDRESS dmizell@uco.edu OFFICE HOURS/DAYS W 1:30-4:30 pm; T/Th 3:30-4:30; or By Appointment. BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Mizell served as a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps (CH-46 Helicopter Pilot) for 10 years. He then served as a Special Agent and pilot for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for 21 years in numerous capacities including Violent Crimes, Aviation and Special Operations, Undercover Operations, the New Mexico Violent Fugitive Task Force and SWAT. Dr. Mizell holds a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma in Political Science (International Relations), an M.A. in Political Science from California State University-Fullerton (Constitutional Law), is ABD in Political Science with the University of Maryland- College Park (National Security Studies and Constitutional Law), and earned his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice Management from Madison University. Dr. Mizell s prior college and university teaching experiences include the United States Naval Academy, Anne Arundel Community College, Wayland Baptist University, the University of Phoenix, and Central New Mexico Community College. His courses with those institutions have

2 REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: included a variety of courses in both the Political Science and Criminal Justice fields. Criminal Investigations; 11 th Edition; (2015); Delmar-Cengage Learning; Christine Hess-Orthmann & Karen M. Hess- authors. ISBN: COURSE DESCRIPTION: CJ 4023-Modern Criminal Investigations is a course designed to combine the practical and theoretical aspects of criminal investigations. Students will develop an analytical and practical understanding of the investigative processes and explore crime solving technology and techniques. CJ Modern Criminal Investigations is designed to combine the practical and theoretical aspects of Criminal Investigations; develop an analytical and practical understanding of the investigative process and explore future predictions of crime solving technology and techniques from a law enforcement perspective. COURSE OBJECTIVES: University Objectives: UCO endorses a Transformative Learning approach to the instructional and learning process. The Central Six objectives/learning goals have been identified as Discipline Knowledge, Leadership, Problem Solving (Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities), Service Learning and Civic Engagement, Global and Cultural Competencies, and Health and Wellness. This course will seek to emphasize the learning goals of Discipline Knowledge, Problem Solving, and, to a limited degree, Leadership through the accomplishment of the various course requirements and class activities. Technical Objectives Students will be able to: Define criminal investigation. Discuss and describe the responsibilities of the criminal investigator. Identify sources of information at a crime scene. Describe the development and interpretation processes of physical evidence. Comprehend the purpose of a crime scene search. Describe the responsibilities of the investigator at the crime scene. Appreciate the investigative value of trace evidence. Identify the numerous methods of obtaining information from people. Explain the contributions witnesses can make to a criminal investigation.

3 Identify types of records and files that can be utilized as sources of information for investigations. Compare and contrast interrogation and interviewing as they pertain to the questioning process. Understand the concept and effectiveness of the Behavioral Analysis Interview process. COURSE REQUIREMENTS/CALENDAR: Date Assignment 8/24 Ch. 1: Course Introduction; Criminal Investigation Overview; Crime Scene Teams Assigned; Book Review Assignment Discussion; Book Review Teams/Due Dates Assigned 8/31 CRIME SCENE # 1a; Ch. 2: Documenting the Crime Scene; Book Review topics submitted. 9/7 CRIME SCENE # 1b; Ch. 6; Obtaining Information and Intelligence; Conducting Interviews / Interrogations; Surveillance Techniques and Procedures 9/14 EXAMINATION # 1; Ch. 3: Writing Effective Reports; Formats for Prosecutive Reports to be provided; Begin writing Reports from Previous Investigations/Interviews. (Book Review Presentations begin) 9/21 Ch. 7; Identifying and Arresting Suspects; (Book Review Presentations); Crime Scene 1 (a/b) Prosecutive Reports Due. 9/28 Ch. 5; Forensics and Physical Evidence (Guest Professor); (Book Review Presentations) 10/5 EXAMINATION # 2; Ch. 8 (a): Death Investigations; (Book review Presentations) 10/12 Ch. 8 (b): Death Investigations (cont.); Guest Professor; (Book Review Presentations) 10/19 CRIME SCENE # 2; Ch. 9: Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Elder Abuse; Book Reviews/Presentations.

4 10/26 EXAMINATION # 3; Crime Scene # 2 debrief; Ch. 12: Robbery 11/2 TEAM CRIME SCENE # 3; Ch. 13; Burglary; Book review Presentations 11/9 TEAM CRIME SCENE # 4; TCS # 3 Debrief; Ch. 14; Larceny, Theft, Fraud/ White Collar Crime 11/16 EXAMINATION # 4; Ch. 15; Motor Vehicle Theft; TCS # 4 Debrief 11/23 THANKSGIVING BREAK 11/30 TEAM CRIME SCENE # 5; Ch. 18; Drugs and Organized Crime; (Dr. Shukla- OC guest lecturer) 12/7 TEAM CRIME SCENE # 6; Team Crime Scene # 5 debrief; Ch. 19; Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups 12/14 EXAMINATION # 5: (5:30-7:20 pm); Teams Crime Scene # 6 debrief. 12/17 FALL COMMENCEMENT 12/19 Grades Due to Administration EXAMINATIONS AND MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS (1) There will be five Chapter Examinations covering approximately three chapters each. (2) There will be 4 team crime scene projects assigned in which each team will design a crime scene to be investigated by members of the other teams. The team creating the crime scene will

5 be graded on the group project. Each team member will be asked to provide evaluation information concerning the quality of input from each of the other team members. A Preliminary Crime Scene Draft Proposal will be submitted two weeks prior to the crime scene date. A final Crime Scene Draft Proposal will be submitted not less than one week prior to the Crime Scene date. (3) Two-student teams will present an oral book review of a book that describes an actual crime investigation. The review should include the following: (a) An Introduction and Summary of the investigation. (b) A Description of investigative methods and principles used in the case. (c) Discuss Problems encountered in the investigation and how they were handled by the investigators. (d) A Critical Analysis of the case investigation; was it done well or ineffectively? (e) A Conclusion. (5) Graduate Students will be evaluated on their leadership as it pertains to the conduct and design of their team s Crime Scene Investigations. (6) Each Investigative team will produce/write five Investigative/Prosecutive Reports indicating the results of the investigation conducted on four crime scenes. The format for these investigative reports will be provided in class. (7) Class attendance will be taken due to the importance of the team approach to crimes scene investigations. No grade will be assigned to an event wherein a student fails to appear or to participate. COURSE ASSESSMENT: CJ-4023 (1) 20 % of the Course Grade will be derived from the average of 5 EXAMINATIONS. (2) 10 % of the course grade will be derived from the average of 13 Chapter Quizzes to be completed on the Mindtap system. There are assigned videos,etc. for each chapter as well as an end-of-chapter review quiz. You must register in Mindtap or this portion of the course. Further instructions will be provided in class regarding this requirement. (3) 10 % each of the Course Grade will be derived from the Team Crime Scenes Designed. (Team Leader Evaluations will be incorporated into this grade.) (4) 10 % of the course grade will be derived from the Book Review/Presentation. (5) 50% of the course grade will be derived from one Prosecutive Report and four written Investigative Summaries pertaining to five crime scene investigations. (Five reports valued at 10% each.)

6 CJ-5043 (1) 20 % of the Course Grade will be derived from the average of the 5 EXAMINATIONS. (2) 10 % of the Course Grade will be derived from the Team Crime Scene Design. (3) 5 % of the course grade will be derived from the Book Review/Presentation. (4) 50 % of the course grade will be derived from one Prosecutive Report and four Investigative Summaries pertaining to five crime scene investigations. (Five reports valued at 10 % each.) (5) 10 % of the Course Grade will be derived from an assessment of leadership of the student with regard to team members assigned to his/her investigative team. (6) 5% of the course grade will be derived from an average of the 13 Chapter Quizzes to be completed on the Mindtap system. There are assigned videos,etc. for each chapter as well as an end-of-chapter review quiz. You must register in Mindtap for this portion of the course. Further instructions will be provided below regarding this requirement. How to access your MindTap course Instructor : Donald Mizell Start Date : 08/16/2016 CJ 4023 Modern Criminal Investigations What is MindTap? MindTap empowers you to produce your best work consistently. MindTap is designed to help you master the material. Interactive videos, animations, and activities create a learning path designed by your instructor to guide you through the course and focus on what's important. Get started today! Registration Connect to Follow the prompts to register your MindTap course. Payment After registering for your course, you will need to pay for access using one of the options below: Online: You can pay online using a credit or debit card, or PayPal. Bookstore: You may be able to purchase access to MindTap at your bookstore. Check with the bookstore to find out what they offer for your course. Free Trial: If you are unable to pay at the start of the semester you may choose to access MindTap until 11:59 PM on 01/31/2016 during your free trial. After the free trial ends you will be required to pay for access. Please note: At the end of the free trial period, your course access will be suspended until your payment has been made. All your scores and course activity will be saved and will be available to you after you pay for access. If you already registered an access code or bought MindTap online, the course key to register for this course is: MTPN-K13P-L284.

7 System Check To check whether your computer meets the requirements for using MindTap, go to Please Note: the System Check is also accessible in the drop down box next to your name located in the upper right corner of your MindTap page. COURSE GRADE: The grade scale (undergraduates) for this class is: A B C D F 0-59 The grade scale (graduates) for this class is: A B C D F 0-61 Additional Notes: Changes to this syllabus may be made at any time during the term as needs arise. A full explanation/notification will be made in class in the event changes become necessary. There are no make-up exams without approval based on good and sufficient cause. There is no extra credit option in this course. With regard to academic honesty, ANY instance of plagiarism or cheating on an examination will result in an automatic failing grade (F) for the book review or for that examination. Multiple instances of the above will result in an automatic F for the entire course grade. I will provide course grade projections where needed by the student for purposes of tuition waiver applications or athletic eligibility purposes with the provision that such projection of a grade will be considered advisory only and non-binding as to the final grade assigned upon the conclusion of the course.

8 ADA Statement: The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of Students with disabilities who need special accommodations should make their requests by contacting the Coordinator of Disability Support Service at The office is located in the Administration Building, Room 211. Students should also notify the instructor of special accommodation needs by the end of the first week of class. Regent s Statement: It is expected that a full time college student will spend a minimum amount of time each week in class attendance and study out of class approaching a 40-hour work week. A person employed on a full-time basis should not simultaneously expect to maintain a full-time academic schedule. At the undergraduate level, this means that of each hour of in class, a student is expected to spend at least three (3) hours doing homework. For a three credit class, a student is expected to spend nine (9) hours a week doing homework. Also PLEASE NOTE: Cell phones, pagers, and ipods, etc. must be turned off during class. School of Criminal Justice Director s Approval / /