[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 
    
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CRM 323 - Criminal Investigation

3 credits
Prerequisite(s): POL 123 - Introduction to Law and the Legal System  and CRM 220 - Survey of the Criminal Justice System 
This course covers the fundamental components of investigating criminal offenses for the purpose of apprehending suspects and preparing cases for adjudication. Special attention is paid to the scientific aspects of gathering and analyzing  evidence, and the overall management of major cases is stressed. The course objective will be to provide the student with an in-depth examination of the science and art of criminal investigations. Class presentations and crime scene simulations will focus on the use of physical evidence, investigative techniques, due process considerations, and the role of the physical, biological, and social sciences in case development.


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