WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Criminal Justice 267
Course Description and Outline |
CRJ 267: Medicolegal Death Investigation
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
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 164 or CRJ 265 or consent of instructor |
| 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. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Explores the intricacies of investigating suspected homicidal, suicidal or accidental death, sudden unexpected natural deaths, deaths of concern of public health, and other matters coming under the jurisdiction of the coroner. Students may be required to witness and/or participate in a forensic autopsy. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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- Review the laws under the NRS for coroners
- Discuss what constitutes an accidental death
- Assess homicide deaths
- Discuss SIDS deaths
- Analyze what constitutes a public health risk death and the coroner's role in the investigation
- Describe the chain of custody of a body when it becomes under the coroner's care
- Categorize the types of deaths which the coroner handles
- Determine what makes a coroner's case
- Discuss coroner liability
- Analyze a sudden unexpected natural death
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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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