Regular attendance is required.  Students with excessive absences will be dropped from the course.  If you are absent more than two (2) consecutive class sessions, please contact the instructor.  All students are expected to attend every class session.  Failure to do so may indicate a lack of serious commitment and purpose.  A student may be dropped from the course for excessive absence (including tardiness), regardless of cause, if the number of absences or tardiness is having an adverse effect upon your success in the course.  An inordinate number of absences will result in a loss of one final grade point.  If you are not in class, you cannot participate in the relevant class discussion.

There are two (2) examinations; a mid term and a final.  The examinations will cover readings from the text, lecture discussions and other related activities. 

The Examinations will consist of multiple-choice questions, and short answer responses. OPEN BOOK, ON LINE, WEBCT

Midterm examination – week of October 17-22, 2005.

Final Examination –  during finals week, December 12-17, 2005.

                BOTH EXAMINATIONS ARE MANDATORY

Quizzes will be given throughout the semester on an announced basis; 10-20 questions, multiple choice, short answer responses. Closed or open book.

Cheating violates the standards of student conduct established by board policy 6080.  Students found cheating will be removed from the class setting.

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NONE

Topics relevant to the topic of Law in American Society  will be discussed, assigned and completed for review, analysis, and grading.  

Each paper must be submitted through Microsoft Outlook as straight email for grading.

Word documents will be routed through file extension, SEND, mail recipient ONLY.   No attachments.

Each paper will be scored to a maximum of 200 points.

Assigned papers must be submitted to me over the course of the semester as we discuss the topics.

All paper(s) are due on the assigned date from the instructor.  Each late paper will be docked one letter grade per day of lateness.

Be sure to keep a copy of each of your papers.

It is your responsibility to check with the instructor to insure  a record of  completed assignments and grades.  I highly recommend that you keep a grade sheet of scores - quizzes, papers, mid term, etc.  I will respond to your grade quires in a timely fashion.

Conciseness, brevity and focus of thought are strongly emphasized and expected.

B - 89%-80%.

C - 79%-70%.

D - 69%-60%.

STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Students with Disabilities:

If you have a documented disability requiring accommodation to achieve course objectives, please see me or contact the Office of Disabled Student Programs & Services immediately in order to assure timely services. If you have not already done so, you should call 222-8060 or visit one of their offices on our three campuses:  SCI & TECH 150 on the Moreno Valley Campus, ADM 121, (City Campus) or STU SERV building on the Norco Campus.  The DSP&S Staff and I will be happy to work with you in arranging for and assuring appropriate accommodations. 

ALL INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS CONFIDENTIAL.

Attention All Faculty / Staff 

The Riverside Community College District Offices of Disabled Student Programs & Services provide accommodations for students with disabilities.  Among the accommodations we provide each semester is the placement of specialized furniture in classrooms.  This furniture is reserved for students with disabilities and should only be used by students who are receiving services from DSP&S.  Please help us by making sure the following items remain where they have been placed for accessibility to students with documented disabilities: 

       Black cushioned chair (student use)

       Brown cushioned chair (sign language interpreter use)

       Brown table (student use)

       Grey / white adjustable table (student use, non load-       bearing) 

Thank you very much for your assistance.  If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at the following extensions: 

        Riverside Campus: x8060

        Moreno Valley Campus: x6138

        Norco Campus: x7070

Riverside Community College District Offices of Disabled Student Programs & Services

COURSE ASSIGNMENT

Chapter 5:     Administrative Law

Chapter 9:      Family Law     

Chapter 10:    Owning and Operating Motor Vehicles    

Chapter 11:    Renters and Landlords

Chapter 12:    Home Ownership

Chapter 13:    Employee and Employer rights and duties

Chapter 13:    Discrimination

Chapter 14:    Sexual Harassment

INSTRUCTOR POLICIES

The A student

The B student

The C-D student

It is the responsibility of the student to officially drop the class by submitting a drop card to the admissions office within the prescribed time period. 

There is to be no eating, drinking, or smoking in the classroom whether or not a class is in session.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION

To develop in students a basic understanding and awareness of the pervasiveness of the legal system in their lives on a daily basis