WNC Catalog 2007-2008: Criminal Justice 265
Course Description and Outline |
CRJ 265: Introduction to Physical Evidence
| 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 |
none |
| Recommended |
CRJ 101 & CRJ 164 |
| 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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| Surveys the forensic sciences to show their role in the use of physical evidence in matters of criminal and/or civil law. Focuses on the value of modern scientific investigations. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Recognize crime scene evidence
- Identify scientific evidence
- Diagram the crime scene
- Authenticate documents
- Analyze questioned documents
- Identify photographic evidence
- Evaluate the best evidence rule
- Define the hearsay rule
- Evaluate the exceptions to the hearsay rule
- Categorize inconsistent statements and prior consistent statements
- Differentiate between:
- 1. Attorney-client
- 2. Husband-wife
- 3. Physician-patient
- 4. Clergy-penitent
- 5. Official information
- 6. Media-reporter
- Describe the different types of searches
- Summarize plain view search and open field searches
- Evaluate contacts with lawyers, witnesses, and jurors
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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 |
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