Course Outline
Faculty of Management and Social Science
Course Number: CRIM2062OS2/CRIM2062OS1
Course Title: Constitutional Law
Course Instructor: Magalie Perdomo
Credits: 3
Section: -
Semester: Jan 2025-May 2025
Class Meeting Times: Tuesday/Thursday 5:30pm – 6:45 pm
Saturday 9:00am -11:30 am
Class Venue: Online /SYNCHRONOUS
E-Mail Address:
[email protected]COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an introduction the elements of Constitutional Law
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Acquire a working knowledge of Constitutional Law
• General understanding of the theory underlying the Belize Constitution
• Understand and Apply cases on issues relating to Constitutional Law
MODES OF INSTRUCTION
In this course we will utilize the following methodologies: Lecture and discussion, small and large
group discussion; individual presentations.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Course Content
Introduction ( Structure of the Constitution)
Sources and Function of the Constitution
Rule of Law & Sep of Powers
Protective Provisions
Protective Provisions
Protective Provisions
The Legislature & Executive
The Judiciary & Executive
The Services Commissions
Presentation
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Methods of assessment will include,
Assignments 35%
Presentation 35%
Final Exam 30%
Assignments: One assignment will be given. Students will be expected to complete the assignment on
their own utilizing and citing external sources where appropriate.
Presentation:
Each student will be expected to make a 15 min presentation to the class on designated legal topics.
Final Exam:
The final exam is comprehensive. It will consist of problem solving and essay type questions.
COURSE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
The administration of student discipline in the university community is a responsibility shared by
students, faculty, and administrative staff. The University of Belize Academic Honesty Policy outlines
the University’s expectations for the integrity of student’s academic work, the procedures for resolving
alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty
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throughout the process. All students are expected to conform to the Academic Honesty Policy.
Lecturers are expected to consult with academic department chairpersons to prevent and respond to
violations of the Academic Honesty Policy. Students wishing to dispute a charge of academic dishonesty
or a sanction made upon them because of such allegations can do so by appealing to the Dean of Student
Affairs to invoke the Discipline Appeals Process as detailed in the Student Handbook. (Please visit
www.ub.edu.bz for a full description of violations to the Academic Honesty Policy and sanctions.)
STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION: ONLINE MECHANISM
Students are advised that they are free to submit comments on line in respect to any course they are
registered in during the semester (as opposed to waiting for the end of the semester). Students are
assured that since there is no need to log in to access the facility available on the UB web page
www.ub.edu.bz their comments will be anonymous. The comment(s) will go to the Quality Assurance
Office that in turn will forward the comments to the relevant Dean for timely action.
CLASS POLICIES
1. CLASS ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend all sessions, and to be on time.
Students must attend at least 80% of class sessions. Unexcused absences beyond this point may
result in a reduction in your grade. You must provide the necessary documentation for any other
absences e.g. doctors certificate if you are ill. You are expected to participate fully in class
discussions and come to class prepared to contribute to class discussions and group work.
Because participation in class is imperative for success, each student’s final grade will be
positively or negatively affected based upon the number of class sessions they attend. Absent
students are responsible for obtaining class notes, handouts, and activities, as well as any other
pertinent information. Points lost due to absences can be made up only through extra credit
opportunities provided by the instructor.
2. PUNCTUALITY: Kindly make every effort to arrive on time to all sessions. Walking into a
session late is unprofessional and distracting to the rest your colleagues. If you will be late for
any session, please inform the instructor via an e-mail, telephone call, or text message.
3. PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS: In your fieldwork and/or class activities, you are
expected to conduct yourself in an ethical, legal, and professional manner.
4. READINGS: Readings will be assigned. You will be expected to attend the class session
prepared to discuss the readings from the required text and/or any additional readings assigned.
The aim is to enhance your understanding and skills related to these materials and to enable you
to share your understanding with class members.
5. WRITINGS: The ability to write clearly and effectively is essential to a profession. Written
assignments represent your best professional abilities and excellence. Assignments must be
written in Standard English. Written assignments should be typed and carefully proofread. Pages
that are disorganized and contain errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, or typing will receive
reduced grades. All written work should adhere to the APA /MLA style as directed by the
instructor.
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6. CELL PHONES: As courtesy to your classmates and instructor, please have cell phones turned
off throughout class time. If an urgent matter arises that requires you to have your cell phone on
(on vibrate), please inform the instructor before the session.
7. MISSED OR LATE ASSGINMENTS: Students are expected to do all class assignments, and
turn them in on time. If prior approval for late assignment is not granted by the instructor, points
will be deducted from that assignment or the assignment will not be accepted. Assigned readings
must be completed prior to the class for which they are intended.
8. TECHNOLOGY: Students are required to utilize word processing programs to complete all
assignments. Internet and electronic mail systems will be used as needed to develop strategies,
facilitate class discussion, and enhance communication between professor and students.
GRADING SCALE: The final grade will be assigned in adherence with the University of Belize’s
Grade Policy. Thus, final grades will be computed using a combination of semester grades (including
home work assignments), essays, tests and quizzes, portfolios etc, and a final examination. The final
letter grade will be assigned using the following University Grading Scale:
Letter Grade Grade Range GPA
A 95 -100 4.00
A- 90 - 94 3.75
B+ 85 - 89 3.50
B 80 - 84 3.00
C+ 75 - 79 2.50
C 70 - 74 2.00
D+ 65 - 69 1.50
D 60 - 64 1.00
F 00 - 59 0.00
