CMJS 2343 - Crime Scene Investigation

Description
A comprehensive study of the techniques and procedures used for approaching and protecting the crime scene, survey and documentation, collection of fragile and easily destroyed evidence, detailed search of the scene, package and initial evidence collected, process the scene for latent prints, maintain the chain-of-custody and transport or mail evidence. The legalities of crime scene searches and seizures, from the initial entry into crime scene to the presentation of the physical evidence in the courtroom.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will be able to:

Describe the history of the crime scene investigation
Discuss the various methodologies related to crime scene investigation
Identify uses and types of technologies for crime scene investigation
Discuss important legal and social aspects that are related to and affect crime scene investigation.
Recognize what ethical dilemmas are associated with crime scene investigations and how to process them.
Identify the role of the crime scene laboratory and courtroom importance of evidence.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
N/A