MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Criminal Justice

C.	Course Number and Title: CRMJ2115 Criminal Investigations II

D.	Course Coordinator: Anne Strouth, Associate Professor, A.A.S., B.S., M.S.

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 3 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science

Author: Lyman, Michael

Copyright Year: 2017

Edition: 8th

ISBN #: 9780134115276

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: Handouts provided by the instructor

J.	Course Description: This course requires the student to apply his/her knowledge and training in practical situations relating to criminal investigations/cases. The student will prepare case and lab reports concerning their conclusions and findings of crime specific cases/offenses. The laboratory experience will provide actual investigative learning.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall: (any or all assessments can be conducted)

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Create crime scene plans based upon crime typologies.	Computer based case scenarios, , chapter discussion questions, research questions, exam, video reaction assignment – weeks 1-2 and week 15
2. Analyze the elements of the investigative techniques for cases involving crimes against persons	Chapter discussion questions, mock crime scene analysis, hands on lab exercises weeks 3-5
3. Analyze the elements of the investigative techniques for cases involving crimes against property	Chapter discussion questions, mock crime scene analysis, hands on lab exercises weeks 6-8 and week 15
4. Analyze the elements of the investigative techniques for cases involving crimes of profit-related crimes	Chapter discussion questions, mock crime scene analysis, hands on lab exercises weeks 8-10
5. Demonstrate how to effectively testify in court	Chapter discussion questions, “Mock Testifying Lab” SPAC rubric, weeks 13-14
6. Describe the requirements of effective surveillance techniques/uses within the field of criminal justice	Critical thinking worksheets/scenario, research questions weeks 11-12

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Gathering Information and Identifying Evidence

Evaluating the Crime Scene/Case

Surveillance Techniques

Establishing a Crime Scene Plan

Interviewing

Crimes/Cases Against persons

Crimes/Cases Against Property

Vice and Profit-Related Crimes/Cases

Preparing for Court

Week 1	Introduction; Gathering Information and Identifying Evidence
Week 2	Gathering Information and Identifying Evidence; Crime Typologies
Week 3	Crimes Against Persons - exercises
Week 4	Crimes Against Persons- exercises
Week 5	Crimes Against Persons- exercises
Week 6	Crimes Against Property- exercises
Week 7	Crimes Against Property- exercises- exercises
Week 8	Crimes Against Property- exercises
Week 9	Profit Crimes- exercises
Week 10	Profit Crimes- exercises
Week 11	Surveillance- exercises
Week 12	Surveillance- exercises
Week 13	Testifying –Mock Lab
Week 14	Testifying –Mock Lab; Prep for Finals, Final Lab Exercises
Week 15	Prep for Finals, Final Lab Exercises
Week 16	Finals

N.	Course Assignments:

Student Demonstrations

Hands-on lab exercises/observations

Mock crime scene analysis

Video Reaction Assignments

Critical Thinking Worksheets/Exercises/Case Scenarios

Chapter Discussion Questions

Research Questions

Progressive Exams

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at https://sharept.ncstatecollege.edu/committees/1/curriculum/SiteAssets/SitePages/Home/SYLLABUS%20SUPPLEMENT.pdf

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