Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: PLNS-0020 Organization's ID: PLNS-0020 Organization: Pearson Location: Classroom-based Length: 12 -- 15 weeks (103.4 hours) Dates Offered: 12/1/2020 - 3/31/2023 12/1/2017 - 11/30/2020 5/1/2014 - 11/30/2017 4/1/2011 - 4/30/2014 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Law Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide students with an historical understanding of criminal law, an overview of general legal principles, including possible defenses to a criminal charge, and an awareness of the fundamental nature of law. Learning Outcomes: Define terms related to criminal law Describe or explain the purpose and function of criminal law Describe, identify, or explain legal issues as presented in court cases Identify or explain key concepts related to criminal law Define various laws and their elements General Topics: Purposes and sources of criminal law Criminal liability Extending criminal liability Defenses Insanity Personal crime: homicide Personal crime: assault, battery, and other personal crimes Property and computer crimes Crimes against public order and the government Crimes against public decency and morality Victims and the law Punishment and sentencing Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Page Content