Course Syllabus

Instructor:

Dr. Patricia Zapf, 2112 North Hall, 237-8000 ext. 2109

Email: pzapf@jjay.cuny.edu

Class Meetings:

Tuesday & Thursday 9:40-10:55AM

Room 2326N

Office Hours:

Monday - Wednesday 11:00 - 11:45 or by appointment

Textbook:

Cassel, E., & Bernstein, D. A. (2001). Criminal behavior. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Additional articles will be assigned as necessary. These are on e-reserve as well as regular (hardcopy) reserve at the library.

Lecture Outlines:

Outlines of the class lectures are posted on the Internet. I encourage you to copy the outlines before you attend the lectures so as to allow you to take more detailed notes in class. All material covered in lectures will be fair game for examination questions.

Course Description:

This course addresses general and specific topics in the psychological analysis of criminal behavior. Students will be required to come to seminar having read the required materials and able to actively participate in the seminar. Each student (group) will be responsible for giving a presentation on a particular topic having to do with the analysis of criminal behavior. In addition, each student will be required to select a case and to write a term paper/forensic analysis of the case.

Course Objectives:

The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with relevant issues in the analysis of criminal behavior. Upon completion of the course, the conscientious student should have acquired knowledge regarding the major psychological theories of criminal behavior as well as specific psychological aspects that potentially contribute to criminal behavior, such as personality disorders, developmental disorders, major mental disorders, impulse control disorders, factitious disorders, sexual disorders, and substance use disorders.

Grading:

20% Group Presentation

20% Term Paper/Forensic Case Analysis

20% Class Participation

20% Midterm Exam

20% Final Exam

Group Presentation:

Forensic Analysis:

Class Participation:

Exam:

Each student group will be responsible for conducting a class presentation on a specific relevant aspect of the psychological analysis of criminal behavior. One week prior to the presentation, the group must bring a copy of an assigned reading to class. Details will be explained in class.

Each student will be responsible for selecting a case on which to write a term paper/forensic case analysis, due at the end of the semester. This case may take the form of either a novel that has been written about a criminal case or a series of actual court decisions with respect to a criminal case. The term paper/forensic case analysis should describe the case in detail and provide an analysis of the psychological aspects of the case as well as a forensic analysis of the issues involved in the case. Specific deadlines with respect to this paper will be set throughout the semester as described in class.

Each student is expected to come to class prepared (having read the weeks' assigned readings) to participate. A significant proportion of your final grade in the course will depend upon your class attendance and participation. Please inform the instructor ahead of time (via telephone or email) if you are unable to attend a class.

A midterm and a final exam are required components of this class. These will take the format of multiple choice, short answer, and essays. You are required to take both examinations. No make-up exams will be given unless extenuating circumstances can be documented AND the instructor must be notified before then exam whenever possible or as soon as the extenuating circumstances arise. No exceptions!

No Classes:

April 15-No class (Wednesday classes meet)

April 17-No class (Spring Break)

April 22-No class (Spring Break)

April 24-No class (Spring Break)

Academic Misconduct:

All acts of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. You are required to do your own work on all class assignments, papers, and exams. Papers are to be the product of your own thinking and writing. Plagiarism of all forms is to be avoided at all cost. If you are in doubt as to whether some act constitutes a violation of the misconduct policy, please ask me.

The College Policy on Plagiarism reads: "Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas, words, or artistic, scientific, or technical work as one's own creation. Using the ideas or work of another is permissible only when the original author is identified. Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct quotations require citations to the original source. Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional. Lack of dishonest intent does not necessarily absolve a student of responsibility for plagiarism. It is the student's responsibility to recognize the difference between statements that are common knowledge (which do not require documentation) and restatements of the ideas of others. Paraphrase, summary, and direct quotation are acceptable forms of restatement, as long as the source is cited. Students who are unsure how and when to provide documentation are advised to consult with their instructors. The Library has free guides designed to help students with problems of documentation." (John Jay College of Criminal Justice Undergraduate Bulletin: 2001-2003, p. 42)

The College Policy on Cheating reads: "Students are prohibited from using books, notes, and other reference materials during examinations except as specifically authorized by the instructor. Students may not copy other students' examination papers, have others take examinations for them, substitute examination booklets, submit papers written by others, or engage in other forms of academic dishonesty." (John Jay College of Criminal Justice Undergraduate Bulletin: 2001-2003, p. 42)

Special Needs/Disability Accommodation:

To request accommodations, please contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities at 237-8122 during the first weekof class. After initial arrangements with that office, please contact me within the first two weeks of classes.

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Instructor:	Dr. Patricia Zapf, 2112 North Hall, 237-8000 ext. 2109 Email: pzapf@jjay.cuny.edu
Class Meetings:	Tuesday & Thursday 9:40-10:55AM Room 2326N
Office Hours:	Monday - Wednesday 11:00 - 11:45 or by appointment
Textbook:	Cassel, E., & Bernstein, D. A. (2001). Criminal behavior. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Additional articles will be assigned as necessary. These are on e-reserve as well as regular (hardcopy) reserve at the library.
Lecture Outlines:	Outlines of the class lectures are posted on the Internet. I encourage you to copy the outlines before you attend the lectures so as to allow you to take more detailed notes in class. All material covered in lectures will be fair game for examination questions.
Course Description:	This course addresses general and specific topics in the psychological analysis of criminal behavior. Students will be required to come to seminar having read the required materials and able to actively participate in the seminar. Each student (group) will be responsible for giving a presentation on a particular topic having to do with the analysis of criminal behavior. In addition, each student will be required to select a case and to write a term paper/forensic analysis of the case.
Course Objectives:	The purpose of this course is to familiarize the student with relevant issues in the analysis of criminal behavior. Upon completion of the course, the conscientious student should have acquired knowledge regarding the major psychological theories of criminal behavior as well as specific psychological aspects that potentially contribute to criminal behavior, such as personality disorders, developmental disorders, major mental disorders, impulse control disorders, factitious disorders, sexual disorders, and substance use disorders.
Grading:	20% Group Presentation 20% Term Paper/Forensic Case Analysis 20% Class Participation 20% Midterm Exam 20% Final Exam
Group Presentation: Forensic Analysis: Class Participation: Exam:	Each student group will be responsible for conducting a class presentation on a specific relevant aspect of the psychological analysis of criminal behavior. One week prior to the presentation, the group must bring a copy of an assigned reading to class. Details will be explained in class. Each student will be responsible for selecting a case on which to write a term paper/forensic case analysis, due at the end of the semester. This case may take the form of either a novel that has been written about a criminal case or a series of actual court decisions with respect to a criminal case. The term paper/forensic case analysis should describe the case in detail and provide an analysis of the psychological aspects of the case as well as a forensic analysis of the issues involved in the case. Specific deadlines with respect to this paper will be set throughout the semester as described in class. Each student is expected to come to class prepared (having read the weeks' assigned readings) to participate. A significant proportion of your final grade in the course will depend upon your class attendance and participation. Please inform the instructor ahead of time (via telephone or email) if you are unable to attend a class. A midterm and a final exam are required components of this class. These will take the format of multiple choice, short answer, and essays. You are required to take both examinations. No make-up exams will be given unless extenuating circumstances can be documented AND the instructor must be notified before then exam whenever possible or as soon as the extenuating circumstances arise. No exceptions!
No Classes:	April 15-No class (Wednesday classes meet) April 17-No class (Spring Break) April 22-No class (Spring Break) April 24-No class (Spring Break)
Academic Misconduct:	All acts of dishonesty in any work constitute academic misconduct. You are required to do your own work on all class assignments, papers, and exams. Papers are to be the product of your own thinking and writing. Plagiarism of all forms is to be avoided at all cost. If you are in doubt as to whether some act constitutes a violation of the misconduct policy, please ask me. The College Policy on Plagiarism reads: "Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas, words, or artistic, scientific, or technical work as one's own creation. Using the ideas or work of another is permissible only when the original author is identified. Paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as direct quotations require citations to the original source. Plagiarism may be intentional or unintentional. Lack of dishonest intent does not necessarily absolve a student of responsibility for plagiarism. It is the student's responsibility to recognize the difference between statements that are common knowledge (which do not require documentation) and restatements of the ideas of others. Paraphrase, summary, and direct quotation are acceptable forms of restatement, as long as the source is cited. Students who are unsure how and when to provide documentation are advised to consult with their instructors. The Library has free guides designed to help students with problems of documentation." (John Jay College of Criminal Justice Undergraduate Bulletin: 2001-2003, p. 42) The College Policy on Cheating reads: "Students are prohibited from using books, notes, and other reference materials during examinations except as specifically authorized by the instructor. Students may not copy other students' examination papers, have others take examinations for them, substitute examination booklets, submit papers written by others, or engage in other forms of academic dishonesty." (John Jay College of Criminal Justice Undergraduate Bulletin: 2001-2003, p. 42)
Special Needs/Disability Accommodation:	To request accommodations, please contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities at 237-8122 during the first weekof class. After initial arrangements with that office, please contact me within the first two weeks of classes.