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cjustice
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Posted: Tue Jan 2nd, 2007 02:04 am | 1st Post |
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This is the fourth discussion question thread for students in the following courses:
All Union Institute tutorial.
All Union Institute Moorepark.
Cal State Fullerton students in CJ 315 and CJ330
Share your final thoughts on the course. What did you learn? What was the most interesting part of the course? What would you like to have explored deeper? What was the least useful part? Recall, at a minimum, you should create on original post and respond to one student.
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cdransfeldtunion
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Posted: Sat Feb 24th, 2007 06:56 am | 2nd Post |
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Dear Fellow Students,
This course was very interesting for me. The reason is that we all hear alot about "terrorism" day in and day out, but prior to this course, I couldn't give you a true definition or any in depth information about a terrorist group. This course forced me to explore this topic in detail.
Thank You
Chris
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JosephMayUnion
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Posted: Sun Feb 25th, 2007 02:01 pm | 3rd Post |
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Chris,
I would have to agree with you regarding the class making me want to know more about the topic. I pay more attention to the news when they speak about these topics (not that the media always has the story right or that they don't throw their liberal view into it) so I can hear what group is responsible for this or that. I guess the class raised my awareness and interest in the topic.
My agency has started a terrorism working group that I may get involved in after taking this class. I certainly would not call myself an expert, but having developed more of an interest in the topic makes me want to remain involved.
JM
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ceichenlaubunion
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Posted: Mon Apr 2nd, 2007 10:53 pm | 4th Post |
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Chris,
Like you, I too got a lot out of my course (Computer Crime). I guess we all think we know a fair amount about what it is we are studying. It is not until you actually become immersed in the material that you begin to fully absorb it. I learned a lot throughout this course, and I hope to be able to use the knowledge I have gained to better do my job.
Christian
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ceichenlaubunion
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Posted: Mon Apr 2nd, 2007 11:04 pm | 5th Post |
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Fellow Students,
I would like to share with you my final thoughts after having just finished the course, Computer Crime. I would like to start by saying that this course was a real learning experience for me.
I learned many of the different ways that criminal activity is conducted using modern technology.
I found the most intersesting part of the course to be the final research paper, which I did on Steganography, the art of message deception.
I would have like to have been able to explore Identity Theft in more detail, since it is one of the most popular crimes among criminals.
In trying to think of the least useful part of the course, I can't think of much. It seemed like the class went by awfully quick. I would maybe liked to have done a hands-on, or work related project as one of the assignments.
To conclude, this was a great class and there should be more like this one!
Thanks,
Christian
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LoreeB
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Posted: Thu Apr 5th, 2007 06:45 am | 6th Post |
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| I agree with you about the course, it was a great learning experience that went by much to quickly. The identity theft portion of the class was truly enlightening and is something that is growing at an unbelievable pace. The final paper gave me the opportunity to take advantage of the wealth of information on computer forensics as well as learn a great deal about it. This was a great class and my first class I hope the rest of my time here at Union is just as enriching.
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rsalinascj31507
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Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2007 01:47 am | 7th Post |
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| I really liked this course, but I think it needs more student involvement. I think the class is full of usefull information that we can use in our future careers, for those that are involve in criminal justice. The thing that I enjoyed the most in this class was web-site presentations that gave students resources they can use in the future to look for statistics and information in a particular topic.
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vcornejounion
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Posted: Thu Apr 12th, 2007 02:10 am | 8th Post |
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Hola learners,
As I complete this course in terrorism, it has expanded my knowledge on the topic and has gave me a better understanding. In how the deep it's history of terrorists acts have been conducted for many years and how it affects the world, the economy, the military and law enforcement as well. This class has raised my awareness and it has given me different outlook on the subject.
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vcornejounion
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Posted: Thu Apr 12th, 2007 02:18 am | 9th Post |
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rsalinas,
I agree with you, in how the courses we taking will be useful in our careers. Also, the fact in how the Web-site and the sites a plays important role in helping understand the subject and it gaves us an opportunity to meet others in the department and other agencies.
vcornejo
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jsuniaunion
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Posted: Tue Apr 17th, 2007 09:37 pm | 10th Post |
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| These courses have educated me on a few things. The terrorism that occurs on a daily basis in some places around the world are incredible. The Computer class showed me that the criminals are growing with technology, even putting spins on old scams and using technology to make the old scam more profitable.
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jsuniaunion
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Posted: Tue Apr 17th, 2007 09:42 pm | 11th Post |
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| I agree with you Christian, The course was excellent. Prof. Foster has provided some very useful links to sites that I have shared with some of the intelligent officers at my department.
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cparkercj31507
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Posted: Thu Apr 19th, 2007 01:32 am | 12th Post |
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I have learned a lot in Professor Foster's class and cannot think of any one thing that would be considered not useful or good information to have. He has a lot of experience and teaches the course well. It would be nice to have more class discussion on certain topics, but if no students are willing to talk then that is not the fault of the professor.
I think this class is a good resource and tool, especially when taught in the format that Professor Foster teaches it.
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cparkercj31507
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Posted: Thu Apr 19th, 2007 01:34 am | 13th Post |
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rsalinascj31507 wrote: I really liked this course, but I think it needs more student involvement. I think the class is full of usefull information that we can use in our future careers, for those that are involve in criminal justice. The thing that I enjoyed the most in this class was web-site presentations that gave students resources they can use in the future to look for statistics and information in a particular topic. I agree that the web site presentations were the most valuable tool. I always believe you cannot have too much information, especially with all the resources that are available to you on the internet.
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JPaquetCJ31507
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Posted: Mon Apr 23rd, 2007 07:33 pm | 14th Post |
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What did you learn? What was the most interesting part of the course? What would you like to have explored deeper? What was the least useful part? Recall, at a minimum, you should create on original post and respond to one student.
Well I learned a lot about the history of policing as well as the heirachy and functions of the police. The most interesting part of the entire class was the personal examples that Professor Foster gave. They were the most effective way in getting my attention and keeping me focused. I would have liked to learn more about the history of policing a little more. Maybe more in depth with certain time eras. Beside that the class has been extremely enjoyable.
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JPaquetCJ31507
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Posted: Mon Apr 23rd, 2007 07:36 pm | 15th Post |
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| Class discussion would be interesting but many people come into the class not really knowing to much about policing. I personally didn't know much so if we were to have discussions I wouldn't really be an effective speaker. I learned a lot more from listening and taking notes.
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mwatsoncj31507
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Posted: Tue Apr 24th, 2007 06:28 pm | 16th Post |
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| I will be leaving this course with everyday life skills about surviving in the street. I enjoyed class discussion becasue Professsor Foster made te lecture relevant to what was going on in the news that week. Being able to relate to what your learning makes learning more enjoyable. Learning the in depth job of the police makes me have a greater respect for their job and their ability to risk their lives to help others. I think young children should take a similar course in order to gain that respect at a much youinger age.
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mwatsoncj31507
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Posted: Tue Apr 24th, 2007 06:30 pm | 17th Post |
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| I feel that the class could have participated at anytime and we were offered numerous opportunities. I enjoyed the lectures and felt that the material was interesting and kept the students interest.
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abrowncj33007
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Posted: Tue May 1st, 2007 05:36 pm | 18th Post |
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Hello everyone,
I took CJ 330 Crime and Delinquency this semester and it was very informative. Although the material was dry compared to other CJ classes I have taken, I enjoyed going to class because Professor Foster was hilarious and made it easy to grasp the theories. There were many theories we learned (labeling, conflict, strain, etc) and it made me see that there are many different perspectives on why crime occurs. Most theories were obvious but some such as labeling theory were not. The most interesting part of the course to me was learning how people used to think that bumps on the head (phrenology) were indications of psychological propensities. There was not anything i really wished to explore deeper only because this kind of material does not interest me as much as other CJ classes did. The least useful part would have to be the movie we watched, it was a little confusing. Goodluck next semester everyone!
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abrowncj33007
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Posted: Tue May 1st, 2007 05:38 pm | 19th Post |
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yes I would have to agree with you, professor Foster did do a good job relating the material learned in class to current events! That kind of teaching method is very useful to us!
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smathercj31507
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Posted: Wed May 2nd, 2007 02:42 am | 20th Post |
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Before coming to this class, I really had not learned any history on policing other than short discussions on Robert Peel and Vollmer. So this class gave me a more in depth look into the history of policing from its inception in England which was refreshing after learning so much theory. A good and solid foundation in anything is key to future success, so the history obviously has served and will continue to serve its purpose.
The area I found most interesting or where I learned the most was from the accounts Prof. foster shared with us from his days of policing. It allowed me to create a mental picture of what we were learning in class and what I had learned in other classes. The sharing of events from his day-to-day dealings on petrol will stick in my mind. He has taught me to be open to new perspectives on how to view people and situations by what is actually going on at that given time and space...and how to react to it by always having a "plan" in your mind (i.e situational awareness). Oh, and always know where ALL the exits are BEFORE you need to use them!!! 
One of the things we briefly covered was the "Body Farm" in Virginia and succession. Fascinating to learn this type of study exists. This is the one area I wish we had gone over a little more in depth. Examples by way of video would be cool.
If I could add one or two things to the class..well, it would actually be to add a second section of the class CJ 315-B to cover some things morein depth: succession, police culture, how to actually respond to given situations, learning details about police culture on the job like hand signals/language, and other tactics. But like I said, this would be a whole other class..which we need
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