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3.00 Credits
The senior research experience provides an opportunity for students to participate in an independent, investigative research project as part of the requirements for the BS in chemistry. Students carry out novel laboratory or field research in the chemical sciences. A written report and an oral presentation (at projects day) are required for completion of the course. Four hours of lab work are required per semester hour. The program requires a minimum of three credit hours during the senior year. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and senior standing. 1-4 semester hours
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1.50 Credits
This course is designed for students with weak math and problem solving skills. It is intended to prepare students for CHEM 145. The development of problem-solving skills, and the introduction of basic chemical concepts is emphasized. Does not satisfy the general education or distribution requirement in science. 1.5 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
A general introduction to the study of the American system of criminal justice. The crime problem, the police, the judicial system, and correctional agencies are examined. Both the legal and behavioral realities of each stage of the criminal justice process are discussed and analyzed. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This honors course examines the processes of justice in America from an analytical perspective. Law Enforcement, adjudication and punishment systems are examined with an emphasis on the competing models of "due process" and "crime control," ahow such models are manifested in criminal justice practice. No prerequisite required. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to a range of historical, political, and sociological problems in institutions vested with the responsibility to enforce laws, and/or preserve order. Emphasis is also placed on the study of the relationship between police and the communities in which they serve. Prerequisite: CJ 105. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of judicial decision making with an emphasis on the structure and performance of American trial and appellate courts. In addition to reviewing the basic legal concepts that underlie the criminal courts, students examine research findings on the behavior of judges, juries, prosecutors, defense attorneys, defendants, and other key actors in the judicial process. Prerequisite: CJ 105. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Ageneral overview of the American corrections system and a survey of today's most important correctional problems. Emphasis is placed upon the nature of the prison experience, alternatives to incarceration, judicial intervention in correctional affairs, and the controversy concerning the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. Prerequisite: CJ 105. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of the criminal investigation process. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of the investigative process, beginning with the detection of a crime and culminating with the presentation of the case in court. In addition to the basic investigative processes, students examine crime scene searches, including the proper procedures for recording, collecting, and preserving evidence. Students also identify the elements of crime, as defined in applicable state law, and incorporate the rules of evidence and criminal procedure as appropriate. Prerequisite: CJ 105. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the subject of family violence, especially as it relates to the legal system in the United States. This will be accomplished by exploring (a) the historical roots of domestic violence, (b) social science theoretical perspectives, (c) the roles and the players, (d) the typical criminal prohibitions, (e) the experiences of victims who seek help from the court, religious, and medical authorities, and (f) efforts at developing prevention and intervention strategies. In addition, the course will seek to develop skills in students to find and evaluate information on family violence, especially as it is found in sociological sources and court records. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on how various dimensions of social stratification influence the nature and types of crimes committed, responses of the criminal justice system to such crime, and strategies for reform. With a primary emphasis on gender, race and class, students study not only the effects of stratifying factors on socialization, but also how such socialization processes relate to crime and society's reaction to criminal deviance. Prerequisite: CJ 105. 3 semester hours
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