CJ 242 - Criminal Investigation 2

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites: CJ 241

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: None

Description: Students will be introduced to the science of criminal investigation. They will become familiar with the examination of scientific methods used in the search, collection, and processing of crime scene data. Practical exercises in fingerprinting and crime scene investigation, recording and sketching the scene are also performed. Specific kinds of crimes such as homicide, auto theft, sexual assault, child abuse/neglect, narcotics, prisoner care and treatment, and suspect identification processes will be explored.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None