XI. Course Descriptions

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Justice

JUST*1000 Health and Wellness I F (2-1) [0.50]
Students are introduced to concepts of wellness and total health for mind and body. Emphasis is placed on the benefits of physical activity. Students are given practical information necessary to make lifestyle changes. In addition, an effective and safe personal fitness program is designed, developed and implemented.
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*1010 Criminal Offences W (3-0) [0.50]
Students analyze specific elements of selected criminal code offences, including offences against the person, property and public order. Students research case law, assess its impact on criminal offences, and use case law to argue and defend decisions.
Prerequisite(s): AHSS*1150
JUST*1020 Introduction to Police Powers W (3-0) [0.50]
Students examine pertinent sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and their impact on Canadian criminal procedure. Topics include citizen and police arrest and release authorities, police powers of search and seizure, with and without warrant, police discretion and its implications. Students become familiar with police terminology and apply the procedures required to effect arrest and release.
Prerequisite(s): AHSS*1150
JUST*1030 Introduction to Community Service F (3-0) [0.50]
Students become increasingly familiar with the volunteer process and the various volunteer placement sites in the justice system. Also, concepts such as social privilege, volunteerism, and community involvement and their roles in the justice system are covered.
JUST*1040 Physical Fitness Practicum I W (0-2) [0.00]
This course promotes the importance of possessing total health and wellness for meeting the lifestyle and physical demands individuals in law enforcement face. Selected wellness topics will be presented to illustrate core issues in police work. Students are required to take a proactive role in the development of their personal health by self-evaluation, by attending lectures and participating in-group discussions on selected wellness issues and topics, and by participating in-group activity sessions. Additionally, students will design and implement an effective personal fitness program that will prepare them for the physical requirements of the Bona Fide Occupational Requirements and the Ontario Police College Component Fitness Testing Standards.
Prerequisite(s): JUST*1000
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*2000 Community Policing: Introduction F (3-0) [0.50]
Students examine the role of community policing acting in equal partnership with the diverse groups in contemporary society to identify and implement effective solutions for community problems. The course begins with an analysis of traditional policing and moves on to a discussion of community policing as the future of policing. Emphasis is placed on learning the skills – self-direction, tolerance, problem solving, critical thinking, conflict management, and mediation – needed for practicing effective community policing.
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*2010 Forensics Techniques F (2-1) [0.50]
Students examine the role of forensic science in criminal investigations. Emphasis is placed on using evidence such as fingerprints, hair, fibres, bullets and blood patterns to identify and link a suspect to a crime. Also, the identification, collection, packaging and protection of forensic evidence from a crime and presentation of evidence in court are studied.
Restriction(s): Registration in the Bachelor of Applied Science - Justice Studies program.
JUST*2020 Federal Legislation F (3-0) [0.50]
Students critically analyse and interpret specific elements of selected criminal code and federal legislation having an impact on the administration of justice. These include federal statutes dealing with offences related to young persons, firearms, controlled drugs and substances, and various procedural statutes such as the Interpretation Act and the Canada Evidence Act. Emphasis is placed on researching case law and assessing its impact on the enforcement of federal statutes.
Prerequisite(s): AHSS*1150, JUST*1010
Restriction(s): Registration in the Bachelor of Applied Science - Justice Studies program.
JUST*2030 Provincial Legislation W (3-0) [0.50]
Students analyze specific elements of selected Provincial legislation that have an impact on the administration of justice in Ontario. Specific statutes include the Highway Traffic Act, the Liquor Control Act, the Mental Health Act and the Family Law Act, among others. Also, the role of the Province in establishing laws and the interplay of various agencies and police in the enforcement of these statutes are examined.
Prerequisite(s): AHSS*1160
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*2040 Police Governance and Accountability W (3-0) [0.50]
Students examine police governance and accountability issues related to the Police Services Act, police complaints, First Nations policy and management and labour issues. Topics include use of force and officer safety theory and related issues.
Prerequisite(s): JUST*1020
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*2050 Community Service I W (1-9) [0.50]
Students have the opportunity to explore the structure and administration of community organizations and social services that operate within and adjacent to the Criminal Justice System by working on site. Students work under the direct supervision of a professional staff person and participate in the activities of the agency. Students are expected to maintain a record of their community service activities as demonstrated through the submission of weekly reports.
Prerequisite(s): JUST*1030
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*2060 Physical Fitness Practicum II F (0-2) [0.00]
This course promotes the importance of possessing total health and wellness for meeting the lifestyle and physical demands individuals in law enforcement face. Selected wellness topics will be presented to illustrate core issues in police work. Students are required to take a proactive role in the development of their personal health by self-evaluation, by attending lectures and participating in-group discussions on selected wellness issues and topics, and by participating in-group activity sessions. Additionally, students will design and implement an effective personal fitness program that will prepare them for the physical requirements of the Bona Fide Occupational Requirements and the Ontario Police College Component Fitness Testing Standards.
Prerequisite(s): JUST*1040
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*2070 Physical Fitness Practicum III W (0-2) [0.00]
This course promotes the importance of possessing total health and wellness for meeting the lifestyle and physical demands individuals in law enforcement face. Selected wellness topics will be presented to illustrate core issues in police work. Students are required to take a proactive role in the development of their personal health by self-evaluation, by attending lectures and participating in-group discussions on selected wellness issues and topics, and by participating in-group activity sessions. Additionally, students will design and implement an effective personal fitness program that will prepare them for the physical requirements of the Bona Fide Occupational Requirements and the Ontario Police College Component Fitness Testing Standards.
Prerequisite(s): JUST*2060
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*2080 Correctional Institutions W (3-0) [0.50]
This course offers students a critical look at prison populations, treatment programs, progressive reforms, correctional officers, and an opportunity to analyze whether feasible alternatives to Correctional Institutions exist.
Prerequisite(s): AHSS*1160
JUST*3010 Conflict Resolution F (3-0) [0.50]
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to studying conflict analysis and resolution through theory, research and practice. Students consider conflict situations in a complex and in-depth manner and will demonstrate competence through the use of case studies, basic assumptions and theories, strategic planning, and mediation practice and problem solving. The relationship between reconciliation and justice is also explored.
Prerequisite(s): 5.00 credits including AHSS*1110
JUST*3030 Investigative Techniques W (3-0) [0.50]
This course presents students the various steps in the investigative process and how to strike a balance between the extraordinary powers of the State to search, seize, detain and interrogate, and individual rights and freedoms.
Prerequisite(s): AHSS*1150, JUST*1010, JUST*1030, JUST*2010
JUST*3040 Police and Society F,W (3-0) [0.50]
This course examines the role of police in society, including theories of policing, the history of policing and such issues as police citizen interaction, relations with visible minorities, methods for controlling police behaviour, and the effectiveness of the police in carrying out specific policy directives.
Prerequisite(s): 5.00 credits including AHSS*1160
JUST*3050 Community Service II W (1-8) [0.50]
This course is builds on JUST 2050 Community Service I. Students will be required to seek and secure a placement with an agency, other than the one they experienced in JUST 2050. Students will have an opportunity to reflect on their previous community service experience, as well as compare the agencies, and the two experiences. Students will be expected to maintain a record of their community service activities as demonstrated through the submission of weekly reports. Students have the opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired through the Justice Program and to reflect in the current placement. In addition to comparing and contrasting the current placement with the previous placement.
Prerequisite(s): 5.00 credits including JUST*2050
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*3060 Traffic Investigation and Analysis F (3-0) [0.50]
This course examines various aspects of Federal and Provincial legislation as it relates to the use of motor vehicles. Emphasis is placed on police authority to enforce these laws and the social and moral consequences of this enforcement activity.
Prerequisite(s): 5.00 credits including JUST*1020
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*3070 Physical Fitness Practicum IV F (0-2) [0.00]
This course promotes the importance of possessing total health and wellness for meeting the lifestyle and physical demands individuals in law enforcement face. Selected wellness topics will be presented to illustrate core issues in police work. Students are required to take a proactive role in the development of their personal health by self-evaluation, by attending lectures and participating in-group discussions on selected wellness issues and topics, and by participating in-group activity sessions. Additionally, students will design and implement an effective personal fitness program that will prepare them for the physical requirements of the Bona Fide Occupational Requirements and the Ontario Police College Component Fitness Testing Standards.
Prerequisite(s): JUST*2070
Restriction(s): Registration in the B.A.Sc. (JS) program.
JUST*3120 Community Building Practices F (3-0) [0.50]
This course will transcend the standard practicalities of community economic development and explore the theoretical foundations for, and motivations behind successful community transformation and empowerment.
Prerequisite(s): 10.00 credits
JUST*4000 Advanced Issues in Community Policing F (3-0) [0.50]
This course challenges students to critically examine the role community policing plays in society. Students examine the shortcomings of current policing strategies by analysing these strategies using concepts such as sustainable crime reduction, evidence based crime prevention, fear management and the ‘dark figure of crime’. Also, they study value-added policing services that support a transition towards a comprehensive, qualitative policing model.
Prerequisite(s): 10.00 credits including JUST*2000
JUST*4010 Justice Senior Seminar W (3-0) [0.50]
This course will be offered as a structured seminar on various topics depending on the interests of the faculty member teaching the course, substantive current topics in Justice studies or student interest. Topics will be announced and course outlines will be available at course selection.
Prerequisite(s): AHSS*3060, SCMA*2040, SCMA*3040
Restriction(s): Registration in the Bachelor of Applied Science - Justice Studies program.
JUST*4020 Justice Management F,W (3-0) [0.50]
This course uses a systems approach to critically analyse the management practices utilized within the Canadian Justice System. Topics covered include restorative justice, collaborative justice, labour relations, administration and leadership practices and precesses, and community and stakeholder involvement in the administration of justice.
Prerequisite(s): 10.00 credits including: AHSS*1140
JUST*4040 Private Security and Society W (3-0) [0.50]
This course critically examines the role and function of private security in society. Private security practices and polices are compared to public policing and the implications for public policy are considered. Case studies will be used to discuss the development of effective risk management plans.
Prerequisite(s): 10.00 credits
JUST*4050 Customs Policy and Procedures F (3-0) [0.50]
This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to engage in the administration of customs rules and regulations in Canada. The impact of various Canadian statutes on the roles and responsibilities of Customs officials are examined. Students engage in critical debate regarding the latest major structural changes within the Customs department and related practices as a result of global issues, challenges and priorities.
Prerequisite(s): 10.00 credits including: JUST*3090
JUST*4060 Community Corrections: Theory and Practice W (3-0) [0.50]
This course examines selected topics in community corrections in Canada and elsewhere. Topics studied include probation, parole, conditional release options, conditional sentencing and restorative justice practices. A theoretical analysis of community correctional practices is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): AHSS*3060, JUST*2080
JUST*4900 Independent Study in Justice Studies S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
The independent study course is designed to provide senior undergraduate students with an opportunity to pursue library or field research under faculty supervision and to prepare a research report or literature review. Formal agreement between the student and the faculty supervisor is required, as is approval of the program head.
Prerequisite(s): 15.00 credits and 75% grade point average.
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
JUST*4100 Restorative Justice W (3-0) [0.50]
This course will explore the various conceptions and philosophies of restorative justice as a promising alternative to the conventional juridical model. Students will critically assess both the practical efficacy and challenges of restorative justice in contrast to prevailing legal frameworks.
Prerequisite(s): 10.00 credits
JUST*4120 Inclusive Community Practices F (3-0) [0.50]
This course will examine legal, ethical and social issues pertaining to offending behaviour and current institutional responses, practices, and methodologies. Roles and motivations of justice workers and systems will be critically examined with an interest in discovering how we can bring offenders and community into a future state of inclusivity.
Prerequisite(s): 10.00 credits, including JUST*3120
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
Canada
519-824-4120