CRMJ 2115 - Criminal Investigations II

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Criminal Justice

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
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. UG

3 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide 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

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

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

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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