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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to the principles of public and private international law. It addresses the legal problems of doing business in developed, developing, and non-market economy countries, together with the economic and political issues that commonly arise. Prerequisite: LAW2001. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
In this course, the student is exposed to the fundamentals of criminal investigation. Emphasis is placed on the collection and evaluation of crime scene evidence. Evidence gathering related to specific crimes (i.e., homicide, arson, burglary, etc.) is emphasized. It is emphasized throughout this course that the criminal investigation must be conducted within the framework of our constitutional system of government; hence, opinions of the United States Supreme Court which affect the collection of evidence are emphasized. Prerequisite: LAW1090. (PT) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This upper-level course confronts students with the changes and adaptations of U.S. law resulting from the ascendency of computers and the Internet. Fundamental common law and statutory assumptions about the nature of person, place, thing and action are called into question by data transactions between computer memories, unprecedented wealth concentrated in the development and distribution of software, widespread access to large quantities of data with minimal quality control, and the blurring of geographical boundaries. Students examine how contract formation, defamation, obscenity, copyright, trademark, privacy and other legal issues have been changed by technology and the online world. Prerequisite: LAW2001 or permission of instructor. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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4.50 Credits
This course is a study of the law of evidence as a system of rules and standards directed at determining what proof is to be admitted in the course of litigation. Emphasis is placed on formal discovery mechanisms, relevance, witness examination, impeachment, rehabilitation, privileges, burdens of proof, judicial notice, presumptions, real and demonstrative evidence, expert testimony, materiality, confrontation and hearsay. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This course provides senior-level students with analysis of the realignment of law enforcement assets at the federal and local levels, providing homeland security in today's environment. The course also includes historical background information and topics concerning the basic information-gathering process. The focus upon the importance and necessity of information intelligence, domestic and international terrorism and counter-terrorism, infrastructure protection and disaster preparedness, is comprehensive in this course. Students are introduced to the planning, process and procedures necessary for the new routes of cooperation and information sharing in law enforcement as well as within federal agency environments. Prerequisite: LAW3025, senior status. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
in this course, students explore the rise and evolution of crimes involving computers and the Internet that are fast becoming the most prolific area of criminal activity in the 21st century. This course distinguishes between crimes in cyberspace and cyberterrorism as a form of warfare upon the global community. It defines cyber crimes (including type, nature and origin) and the expanding criminalization of computer and Internet conduct involving concepts of privacy violation, information protection and unauthorized access of digital data. An analysis of existing and new domestic and international law enforcement innovations that prohibit digital crimes is also covered. Prerequisite: LAW3025. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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4.50 Credits
This course is a study of the legal principles and rules of both common law contracts and contracts for Sale of Goods under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code through the study of appellate cases, legislative enactments, legal terminology, and hypothetical problem solving. The course examines the formation, performance, enforcement, discharge and remedies for breach. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
The course provides the student with a broad outline of key topic areas that encompass the study of forensic science. It emphasizes the application of forensic sciences and its role in criminal investigation. Topics include the scope, history and basic methods of evidence recognition, collection, identification and preservation. Basic forms of physical evidence most commonly encountered at crime scenes are discussed along with their respective value in the investigative process. Prerequisite: LAW3075. (PT) Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This course is a forum for special offerings focusing on special issues and emerging areas of criminal justice. The course is taught by faculty members and visiting experts in the areas of focus. Topics covered (which may change each offering) may include (by way of illustration and not limitation) public and private security, victimology, child abuse and neglect, and organized crime. Prerequisite: LAW2050, junior status. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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3.00 Credits
This advanced course presents specific topics in the advanced study of forensic science over two terms. Students are presented with the application of advanced and specialized areas of forensic science encountered during criminal investigations. Topics include advanced topics of forensic pathology, pattern and impression evidence, questioned documents, cyber technology, forensic applications of the social science, and legal and ethical issues in forensic science. Prerequisites: LAW4040. Quarter Credit Hours 4.5
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