WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT

NR36

REEDLEY COLLEGE / SPRING 2014

Monday 1800-2050 HRS. Lecture Room FEM 8

Instructor:	Craig Cooper

(559) 326-6034 Cell

(559) 332-2704 Office

craigcooperlt@yahoo.com

Textbook(Required)	California Fish and Game Code – 2012/13

Additional References	California Code of Regulations Title 14

Wildlife Law Enforcement/ Sigler

Course Description

NR 36 is an introduction into a specialized field of law enforcement, specifically, Wildlife Law Enforcement. This course will present a brief history of the development of wildlife laws and their enforcement. Instruction will include jurisdictional issues regarding Federal versus State wildlife laws, citizens’ rights, the role of the wildlife officer, enforcement philosophies, and enforcement practices. The course will consist of approximately 54 hours of instruction. The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the basic fundamentals of the wildlife law enforcement field as a career. It is designed to provide students, as citizens, with an insight and understanding of the need for conservation and wise use of our wildlife and natural resources.

Course Objectives

Understand the organization and jurisdiction of state and federal agencies.

Determine the components and application of pertinent sections of the California Fish and Game Code, the California Code of Regulations and the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Comprehend laws of arrest and search and seizure in the natural resource setting.

Understand the duties and services performed by Conservation Officers.

Attendance/Participation

All classes must be attended. Student participation in class discussions is required. Participation may be in the form of actual classroom discussion as well as bringing articles to class from local newspapers, magazines, etc. regarding law enforcement issues. In some cases the articles may dictate the topic of the class lecture and/or discussion. It is your responsibility to stay informed of any changes to assignments or class dates. Missing a class does not excuse you from this responsibility. Being absent is not an excuse for late work, late assignments, or just not knowing what is going on. It is the students responsibility to officially withdraw from this/or any course. Failure to do so may result in a “F” grade being recorded. As the instructor, I have the option to drop students who miss more than four class periods.

Student with Disabilities

Reedley College will make reasonable accommodations and/or academic adjustments to ensure that students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in the college’s courses, programs and activities, including extracurricular activities. Students with disabilities who are requesting academic accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Supportive Services. Participation by students with disabilities in Supportive Services is voluntary. Any student choosing not to participate in the program may elect an alternate path for support services through the office of the Dean of Learning Support Services.

Estudiantes Incapacitados

Reedley College proveerá servicio y/o arreglos académicos para asegurar que estudiantes incapacitados tengan oportunidades iguales para participar en las clases de esta escuela, incluyendo actividades extraescolares. Tales estudiantes que piden arreglos o aparatos auxiliaries deben llamar a Supportive Services . Participación es voluntaria. Estudiantes que no desean participar en este programa pueden ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Decano de Aprendizaje/Servicios Auxiliares.

Pagers/Cellular Phones

Pagers and cellular phones shall be turned off while in class. There are certain exceptions to the rule, albeit very few. Limited permission from the instructor may be granted if a student clearly demonstrates they need to have their communication device turned on during class. Laptop computers shall only be used to facilitate the class discussion. Unauthorized communication devices that “go off” during class interrupt the learning process and are disrespectful to the instructor and the other students. Sunflower seeds and all forms of tobacco products are not permitted.

Examinations

There will be two graded exams during the semester. Each exam may consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching and fill-in questions. Exams will be worth a total of 100 points each. Both exams are open book and open note. The Mid-term exam will be given on Monday, March 17, 2014. The Final will be given on Monday, May 19, 2014. In addition, quizzes are scheduled throughout the semester. Quizzes are not open book/open note. Quizzes will be worth 50 points each and will be in the same format as the exams. There will be no make-up exams or quizzes. Partial credit will not be given for questions on exams and quizzes.

Grades

The total number of points accumulated for the exams, quizzes, attendance/participation, and written assignments will determine grades. The grading scale is as follows:

Points Possible	Scale - %

Mid-term	100	100-90.00	A

Final	100	89.99-80.00	B

Quizzes 100 (2 x 50 each)	79.99-70.00	C

Attendance/Participation 100	69.99-60.00	D

59.99-00.00	F

Total points poss. 400

For example, a student who earns 360 points out of 400 total points possible would have 90.0 percentage points. Accordingly, a student with 90.0% would receive an A. When a final grade is issued at the end of the semester, it will not be changed.

Anticipated Dates and Topics

Jan.13 Introduction and History of Game Wardens Mar.17 Review / Mid Term Exam

Jan.20 Holiday-No Class Mar. 24 Hunting laws

Jan.27 Organization of Federal/State Agencies Mar. 31 Fishing laws

Feb. 3 The role of hunters in conservation Apr. 07 Patrol duties routine

Feb.10 Legal definitions and case law Apr. 14 Holiday -No Class

Feb.17 Holiday -No Class Apr. 21 Patrol duties/special ops

Feb.24 Streambed alteration and pollution Apr. 28 Publics role in conservation

Mar.3 Inspections, searches, possession, take laws May 5 Wildlife /human encounters

Mar.10 Hunting laws May 12 Career opportunities / review

May 19 Review and Final Exam