CJ 271: Advanced Criminal Investigations

Class Program
Credits
5
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
092416
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description
In depth studies of criminal and crime scene investigations; advanced development of investigative skills and forensic applications for crime scenes and evidence evaluation. Emphasizes crime scene reconstruction as a means to solve and prosecute violent crimes.
Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. Crime Scene Response
  2. Protecting the Crime Scene
  3. Personnel Duties and Responsibilities
  4. Photography
  5. Blood Spatter Interpretation
  6. Evidence Recording
  7. Search Operations
  8. Evaluating Physical Evidence
  9. Preparing Narrative Description
  10. Reconstructing the Crime Scene