WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Criminal Justice 230
Course Description and Outline |
CRJ 230: Criminal Law
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
(See when this course was offered over the last 3 years) |
| Academic Discipline |
Criminal Justice
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
CRJ 101 or LAW 101 |
| Recommended |
CRJ 220 |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
| Programs of Study |
This course can be found in the following programs of study:
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2007-2008 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Examines substantive criminal law with particular attention to crime, intent, attempts, search and seizure, and the laws of arrest. Relates criminal law to the working police officer. Covers rights and duties of citizen and officer under criminal law. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Describe criminal in general
- Assess the purposes, scope, and sources of criminal law
- Define the essential elements of a crime
- Discuss criminal liability
- Appraise criminal responsibility and the capacity to commit a crime
- Identify defenses that seek to justify the use of force
- Evaluate basic criminal defenses
- Analyze criminal punishment
- Assess criminal jurisdiction
- Discuss the limits of free speech
- Define maintaining public order in public and private placed
- Define homicide
- Define rape
- Define burglary
- Define theft
- Define assault and battery
- Discuss prostitution-related offenses and AIDS
- Define gangs, organized crime, and terrorism
- Analyze drug abuse and alcohol-related crimes
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Analysis:
Demonstrate Knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.
Community Commitment:
Appreciate the value and importance of diversity and public service.
Communication:
College-level writing skills
College-level reading skills
Oral communication Skills |
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