POL 207 - Criminal Investigations II

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: In this course students are introduced to the science of criminal investigation. They 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 are explored.

Department Consent: Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None