Death Penalty

SLN #: 13653
Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 011
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Baich
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This course will survey the major constitutional and operational issues with respect to the death penalty in the United States. The required readings for each class will consist primarily of United States Supreme Court decisions, copies of the assigned cases (and on occasion other materials) can be obtained through the library. From time to time supplemental materials will be distributed in class. All students are expected to read the assigned cases and other materials prior to class. Grades in this class will be based on the final take home exam.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Numeric Grade and ONE-Time Pass Option is Available, or Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: Take-Home
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Yes

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.