MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Criminal Justice

C.	Course Number and Title: CRMJ2250 Peace Officer Academy Firearms

D.	Course Coordinator:

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 4

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 4 hours

F.	Prerequisites: Peace Officer Academy students only, freedom from legal disability (no felony record, domestic violence or substance abuse convictions). Students must also sign a liability release form.

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title: None

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: There are certain reproductions given to students during the course, including tests. Students are required to display satisfactory firearms proficiency as well as maintaining a notebook of handouts and notes as per OPOTC guidelines.

J.	Course Description: This course will introduce the student to the historical perspective of firearms, the lawful and unlawful use of weapons under current legal controls, and the restrictions concerning firearms. Thorough training is provided on precision pistol shooting and police combat shooting. All firearm discharges will be conducted in lab sessions at the state approved range site. All students will be required to successfully pass the state qualification standards in order to receive a Pass (P) for this course. This course is graded as pass (P) or no pass (NP). This is course 5 of 5 in the CTAG articulation CTBPO.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall: (any or all assessments can be conducted unless otherwise stated within the specific outcome.)

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Describe the safety rules of the firing range.	Written Notebook Assignment – Topic 4-1 Weeks 1,2
Demonstrate proper loading and unloading of a semi-automatic pistol.	Written Notebook Assignment – Topic 4-1 Demonstration- Weeks 1,2
Demonstrate proficiency on the state qualification standards (per OPOTC guidelines) for handgun and shotgun.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 7,8
Demonstrate proper loading and unloading of a shotgun.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 7,8
Demonstrate proper “Sight Shooting”.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Scenario Situation Weeks 5,6
Demonstrate proper engagement of multiple targets.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 5,6
Demonstrate proper firing in low level light conditions.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Week 5,6
Demonstrate proper shooting from protective cover.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 5, 6
Demonstrate proper techniques of moving and shooting forward/backward and traverse left/right.	Hands-on practical training sessions on the range – Weeks 5,6

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

The content of the course is based on The Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Counsel Firearm’s Student Performance Objectives, which includes: (in order to successfully pass this course, the student my meet the minimum standards of course qualifications according to the OPOTC guidelines with both the handgun and shotgun.)

Safety procedures	Week One
Handgun and related equipment	Week One
Basic fundamentals of pistol craft	Week One and Two
One-hand techniques	Week Three
Multiple targets	Week Four and Five
Low-level light positions	Week Six
Move and shoot	Week Six
Use of protective cover	Week Six
Introduction to the shotgun	Week Seven
Proper handling of the shotgun	Week Eight
Shooting the shotgun	Week Eight

N.	Course Assignments:

Written notebook assignments

State qualification with handgun/shotgun

Proficiency sheets

56 hours of training with the pistol and shotgun on the range

Handgun training sessions

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3