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Associate in Science Degree
and Certificate Program
Crime Scene Technology
COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
CCJ 1020 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
This course is an introduction to the philosophical and historical background of the American Criminal Justice System. Discussed are the organization, operation and processes of the justice system components: police, courts and corrections. Three hours weekly. Offered via TV under the title Introduction to Criminal Justice.CJT 1110 INTRODUCTION TO CRIME SCENE TECHNOLOGY
An introductory course in crime scene investigation techniques. Emphasis is placed upon recording the crime scene, collecting and preserving physical evidence, and the examination of evidence. Employment of those techniques available to the crime scene investigator also will be demonstrated. Three hours weekly.CJT 1220 CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY I
Pre- or Corequisite: CJT 1110. This course includes basic crime scene photography skills including camera operation and exposure control, proficiency in relational photos and flash control for crime scene and evidentiary documentation. This course also includes videography. Three hours weekly.CJT 1221 CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY II
Prerequisite: CJT 1220. This course expands upon concepts, knowledge and skills taught in Crime Scene Photo I to include specialty light sources, darkroom techniques and procedures, filters and specialized equipment including black and white and color enlargers. Three hours weekly.CJT 1111 ADVANCED CRIME SCENE TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: CJT 1110. This course covers advanced principles, theories and applications in crime scene technology. Specialized collection procedures of weapons, traffic crash evidence, arson, gun shot residue, blood spatter, and recovery of buried bodies and surface skeletons are also included. Data analysis, reporting and plan of action development is emphasized. Three hours weekly.CJT 2141 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE
This course exposes the student to the capabilities and functions of a full-service crime laboratory. Also covered is evidence selection and submission to crime lab in accordance with established standards and legal requirements including chain of custody. Three hours weekly.CJT 2240 FINGERPRINT CLASSIFICATION
This course teaches the Henry modified system of fingerprint classification and prepares the student for a position as an inked fingerprint examiner. Three hours weekly.CJT 2112 CRIME SCENE SAFETY
Prerequisite: CJT 1110. This course covers potential health and safety hazards one will encounter at a crime scene. The course will also introduce the proper protective e techniques to minimize risk to self and others. Emergency procedures and state and federal regulations are included. Two hours weekly.CJT 2113 COURTROOM PRESENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
This course covers dress, grooming, speaking, listening and stress control during courtroom proceedings. Visual aid preparation and presentations of all evidence (commonly referred to as "scientific evidence") collected at the crime scene are also included. Mock trial exercises will be used. Three hours weekly.CJT 2241 LATENT FINGERPRINT DEVELOPMENT
Prerequisite: CJT 1110. This course emphasizes the techniques involved in detection, enhancement and recovery of latent fingerprints from physical evidence. Chemical and mechanical methods and surfaces will be analyzed and evaluated for proper application in both theory and practice. Three hours weekly.CJT 2260 BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE
This course exposes the students to the forensic value, handling, preservation, testing and documentation of biological evidence. This course also addresses safety issuers involved in handling biological evidence. Two hours weekly.Allstate Center | SPC Home Page
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