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CJC-212 Introduction to Criminalistics

Criminalistics examines the application of the physical and biological sciences to the investigation of possible crime and criminal activity. Modern technology will be examined as it applies to crime scene management, the fingerprint science, photography and trace evidence. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between science and law enforcement, with consideration to the legal implication involved in crime scene investigation. Ethical issues surrounding criminalistics will also be addressed and explored in this course.

Credits

3

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

  • Social Science

Grading Scheme

  • Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

  • No

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Define specific vocabulary related to criminalistics
  2. Identify the complexities of a crime scene examination
  3. List the eight fingerprint patterns
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CJC 212: Introduction to Criminalistics

Department

Social Science

Course Description

Criminalistics examines the application of the physical and biological sciences to the investigation of possible crime and criminal activity. Modern technology will be examined as it applies to crime scene management, the fingerprint science, photography and trace evidence. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between science and law enforcement, with consideration to the legal implication involved in crime scene investigation. Ethical issues surrounding criminalistics will also be addressed and explored in this course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture3
Lab0
Other0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Define specific vocabulary related to criminalistics
  2. Identify the complexities of a crime scene examination
  3. List the eight fingerprint patterns

Topic Outline

  1. Introduction and History of Criminalistics 
  2. Definitions and Basic Principles 
  3. Securing and Searching 
  4. Physical Evidence 
  5. Collection of Evidence 
  6. Fingerprints
  7. Photographing a Crime Scene 
  8. Ethical Issues in Criminalistics