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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Administration of Justice A36A


COURSE DESCRIPTION
A36A Inland Boating Enforcement Units: 1.00
 
Prerequisite(s): None.

Limitation on Enrollment: Must be sworn peace officer.
This course provides law enforcement personnel with the knowledge and procedures necessary for the enforcement of state laws specific to inland water ways and lakes. The course will also include vessel theft, equipment violations, accident investigation, vessel towing, enforcement contacts, boating while intoxicated, and the care and safe operation of the patrol boat. 24 hours lecture and 16 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
This course provides law enforcement personnel with the knowledge and procedures necessary for the enforcement of state laws specific to inland waterways and lakes.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.    Apply state laws specific to waterway and lake enforcement.

2.    Demonstrate techniques of boating accident investigation.

3.    Identify techniques necessary for the safe operation of the patrol boat.

4.    Recognize the objective symptoms of persons operating a vessel while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and/or drug.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 

1.    Introduction
2.    Boating laws
3.    Vessel theft
4.    Safety equipment violations
5.    Rules of the water ways and lakes
6.    Boating accident investigations
7.    Patrol boat operations
8.    Enforcement contacts
9.    Vessel towing techniques
10.    Beaching, docking and anchoring
11.    Advance patrol boat operation
12.    Boating under the influence of alcohol/drugs
13.    Field practical examination

Students are also assigned reading, writing and other outside assignments equivalent to two hours per one hour lecture.
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

•    Class lectures/discussions/demonstrations
•    Drills and pattern practices
•    Class exercises
•    Handouts
•    Cooperative learning tasks
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

•    Class and individual performance
•    Participation and regular attendance
•    Laboratory performance
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

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