Soc 3- Crime & Delinquency
Spring 2025 Syllabus
(8 weeks-online)
prof Levy  

Assignments are organized in Weekly “Modules” and you will start with a “Required Orientation” then proceed to "Week 1 Module” and use the bottom arrow to move forward. You can open an assignment to read the instructions, without starting that assignment or quiz. You are encouraged to work ahead of the deadlines but in order. Assignments are due every Wed, Fri, and Sun night before 11:59 pm. (California time) Deadlines are firm but please reach out if you experience any challenges.  

Equipment Required for this course: Access to a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer to complete all assignments and resources and consistent Wifi source.

(Have a backup plan in case of an outage to use another option for Wifi such as fast food restaurants, coffee shops, and public libraries)

Camera: Some assignments require students to post a video recording response. Students must appear on the screen with clear sound. Instructions are provided to reduce technical challenges.

Smartphone Canvas app: Using your phone is convenient to look up grades, feedback, announcements, or deadlines but it is not recommended for completing assignments such as chapter or video quizzes.

Textbook Readings: Use the Chapter Topic Review Guides located inside each chapter quiz to focus your reading and take notes as you read. Be careful to read the chapters in the order listed on the website or below as we skip chapters. It's vital to schedule a time to complete your reading each week rather than just planning assignment deadlines. Estimated StudyTime: 3-4 hours of reading your textbook per week, 2-3 hours of studying and completing other assignments. All assignments are open ahead of time to be completed BEFORE the deadline. Chapters to read in this order:1-7,9,10 and 13.

Chapter Quizzes-located in weekly module (10 chapters=200 points) There are 20 multiple choice or T/F questions assigned for each chapter Quiz. You can use your notes and the book, but you will be restricted to one question at a time with a 25-minute limit to complete your quiz. Please use a reliable internet connection and avoid using a Smartphone for quizzes. This class does not allow students to check which questions they got right or wrong. It will simply show a total score in the gradebook. However, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Tips for success on quizzes: It's all about your organization before the quiz using the study guide to take notes while reading, then once you understand the concepts you are ready to take a quiz. I'm happy to review your completed study guides for feedback.

Essay Writing/Misc. Assignments (points vary): I look forward to reading your essay assignments which require college-level writing standards including proper grammar, punctuation, capitals, and spelling. Review the Student Conduct Policy below and avoid using translating tools, essay writing enhancement, or Artificial Intelligence tools. Those will be detected and not given credit. I'm very interested in hearing about your life, your words, and your experiences. There is no time limit to work on these assignments but you must submit your work before the deadline. Each assignment has a rubric to guide you to earn full points.

Discussion Forums (DF) require you to post your response to the questions first, then you can see and respond to other student posts. This is a student collaboration where everyone can participate and read other's views. A blank first post will not earn any credit. Please remember our Safe/Brave Spaces pledge always. 

Accepted files for Canvas include Word, TXT, PDF, and Google Docs (files not a link) but avoid uploading Apple pages.

Extra Credit- I encourage you to complete up to 20 points maximum in the class located throughout the course. The grades will first appear as .10 or .20 but I will manually change it to a point value after grading them.

All assignments will be verified through the Turnitin app and other plagiarism checker tools to detect Artificial Intelligence content which is considered cheating.  The most common detections occur when students use translating tools or Grammarly to enhance their writing. I look forward to reading Your words, your diverse life experiences, your views, the wisdom of your cultures, and all that makes learning sociology so interesting and powerful.

Plagiarism is “representing someone else’s ideas, words, statements or even part of another person's work as one’s own without proper acknowledgment or citation.” I recommend always citing sources you have consulted and those you borrow from directly. The following is considered Cheating: Copying any content of my course and sharing it with other students, completing work at the same time as another student, screen sharing, recycling papers written from other courses, or using translating tools to enhance an essay. Copying someone else’s answers on a discussion forum or parts of their answer or submitting a blank post are also considered cheating. All these offenses will result in a zero for that assignment and further disciplinary action from the Office of Student Services. 

Instructor Copyrighted materials: all materials in this course are not authorized to be copied/uploaded/shared online and are my sole property. (6/1/2024)

• An active” student must consistently complete 3 assignments a week with a "C" or better. 

• Students should respond to emails inside the Inbox sent directly to them by the instructor within 2 days to remain active in the course.

• Instructors may exclude a student from the class who is not actively participating or responding as described above. 

We have peer mentors available to help you throughout your college experience with enrollment to financial aid, counseling, tutoring, basic needs such as food, housing, and more. findyourpathwaycoach@lamission.edu or connect through Cranium Café which is similar to Zoom. Visit them in the Welcome Center near the Admission Office in the new Student Services Building. Fall 2024 Hours are Mon-Fri 9:30 to 4:00 p.m. 

Reasonable Accommodations: If you are a student with a disability and require accommodations, please contact the DSP&S Office now in a new location on the ground floor of the Student Services and Admin Building, Room 119. We will work together to support your needs. (818) 364- 7672 or Email DSPSinfo@lamission.edu  

NETTUTOR: Use the free tutors that are available 24/7 to help proof your essays at least 24-48 hours in advance of your due date so you have time to make the changes they recommend.  Access NetTutor inside our Canvas left navigation menu and go back to that location for any communication between you and the tutor. Scroll to the bottom of the menu and click on “Writing and Paper Center.” NetTutor video in 2 minutes

On Campus LAMC Writing Center is located on the first floor of the Learning Resource Center Building (Main Campus) for help with all your written assignments and general tutoring for non-STEM courses. LRC Info

SOC 003 CRIME & AND DELINQUENCY – (UC: CSU)SOC 160-3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None | Lecture: 3 hrs.
Examines the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, theories of causation, types of juvenile and adult offenses, and efforts by society to cope with law violations including programs for prevention, correction, and rehabilitation.  

Upon completion of this course, a successful student can expect to:

1. Differentiate between diverse criminal theories and their explanation of crimes.

2. Identify institutional inequalities in the criminal justice system and propose reforms.

3. Analyze crime research data and discuss solutions for reducing crime.

The quote above: "We must build a movement for education, not incarceration. A movement for jobs, not jails. A movement that will end all forms of discrimination against people released from prison. Discrimination that denies them basic human rights to work, shelter, and food." Michelle Alexander- Author of "The New Jim Crow"