CJFI 360 - Introduction to Criminalistics

Institution:

Colorado Technical University-Sioux Falls (Closed)

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Description:

Credits: 4 Prerequisite: CJUS460 This course examines the theories and concepts of criminalistics through the application of scientific methods that are necessary to effectively examine, analyze, and reconstruct a major crime scene. Specifically, the course will address legal issues that are related to search and seizure of physical evidence; crime scene documentation techniques including (a) information gathering to enable report writing, (b) photographic composition concepts, and (c) crime scene measurement and diagramming; latent print processing and enhancement; and basic crime scene reconstruction methods. Included will be lab exercises that complement text and lecture.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradotech.edu/Sioux-Falls

Phone Number:

(605) 361-0200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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