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Examines the organization and functioning of law enforcement agencies including recruitment, career development and leadership selection. The historical and contemporary relationships of various levels of police organization are examined as well as the structure of police organizations in the United States.
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Focuses on the nature and responsibilities of the police officer's role. Topics include the following: police work as a profession, image of the police, tensions, conflicts, and the cooperation between the police and the community.
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Examines the techniques, methodologies, and procedures of criminal investigation. Topics include conduct at the scene of the crime, recognition, development and the preservation of evidence, and interview and interrogation techniques. Finally, the role of surveillance and use of informants are analyzed. Legal and ethical issues are also discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the numerous community-based correctional programs which are intended to rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society. Students will engage in a critical analysis of the theories, practices and effectiveness of community-based program models. Major topics of the course are probation and parole. Students will also explore the more recent modes of intervention and treatment, including specialized diversionary and self-help programs, intensive supervision programs, half-way houses, house-arrest, community service, fine and restitution, "shock"incarceration, family intervention and counseling. Students will also examine the needs of special offender populations, including juveniles, women, drug abusers, sex offenders and the mentally ill. Students will critically examine the problems associated with the management of these various programs, and their interaction with the other components of the criminal justice system.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores a wide range of ethical issues and moral dilemmas confronting practitioners in the field of criminal justice. The student is exposed to the traditional and competing theories of ethics in general; and, using case studies, applies these approaches to contemporary issues and problems confronting persons engaged or practicing in law enforcement, the courts, corrections and criminal justice policy making.
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3.00 Credits
The externship in Criminal Justice is designed to develop professional standards and practical skills. This elective course will provide students with the opportunity to integrate theoretical principles learned in the classroom with first-hand experience in actual Criminal Justice agency settings. Students will perform tasks and engage in meaningful learning activities in order to acquire knowledge of the workings of a significant component of the criminal justice system. Students will develop interpersonal skills, values and the attitudes associated with professional growth. Under the direction of a faculty member and the supervision of an agency field supervisor, students will perform agency tasks eight (8) hours per week for 15 consecutive weeks for a total of 120 hours. In addition, students will attend weekly seminars at the College during the externship to discuss and share their experiences and observations with faculty and peers. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and CRJ 111.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in scientific programming using FORTRAN 90 to solve science and engineering problems. Emphasis is on the logical analysis of a problem and the formulation of a computer program leading to the solution. 2 hours lecture/2 hours lab. Prerequisite: CSC 100 or equivalent knowledge of computing and exit CPT in Algebra
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the use of the PC in the work environment. The student will learn about PC history, how software and hardware interact, problem-solving techniques, and the use of a personal computer as a workstation. Lab exercises will emphasize the handling of PC microchips, hardware components and interface techniques. The student will use a mouse, Windows, and basic DOS commands to manipulate files, directories, text and program execution. 2 hours lecture/2 hours lab
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the different tools needed to design and maintain web pages. The standard tool of web page design, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), will be the core design tool. Interactivity through the use of scripts will also be addressed. The process of transferring HTML pages through FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to be published on an official web site will also be addressed. Auxiliary tools such as graphics design, which is an important component of web page design, will also be investigated. 2 hours lecture/2 hours lab Prerequisite: CSC 100 or Permission of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
The basics of number systems. Boolean algebra and logic gates lay the foundation for the study of combinational logic and computer science. Combinatorial applications include Karnaugh Map techniques for logic simplification. Corequisite: MAT 110 or MAT 111
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