CJUS 230 — Crime Scene Reconstruction I
This course provides students with the knowledge of the principles of effective crime scene management. Topics include: physical evidence collection and preservation, laboratory analysis, legal and practical documentation of evidence, and criminal investigation protocols. Students will engage in extensive laboratory work and analysis, review of case studies, and hands - on work at mock crime scenes, which will prepare them to present the results of their crime scene investigations in court. The course is designed for students pursuing a career as a crime scene technician. Prerequisite(s): CJUS-105, CJUS-125 (C or better), CJUS department approval Corequisite(s): none