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COURSE MASTER SYLLABUS
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Academic Division: Business, Liberal Arts, and Education
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Department: Criminal Justice
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Course Number and Title: CRJ 229 – Criminalistics II
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Course Coordinator: Anne Vinson
Department Chair: Jay Jacquet
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Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
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Prerequisites: CRJ 226
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Syllabus Effective: Fall Quarter, 2010
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Textbook(s) Title:
Criminalistics, An Introduction to Forensic Science
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Author: Richard Saferstein
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Copyright Year:
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Edition: 8th or current edition
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ISBN # 9780135045206
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Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None
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Course Description:
This course introduces the student to an in-depth study of the updated techniques
describing Forensic Analysis. Procedures and practices of Forensic Serology,
Toxicology, Presumptive Drug Testing, Paint Analysis, Blood Spatter, and Ballistics will
be covered in depth within this course.
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Core Learning Outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Culture and Community
Critical Thinking
Computer Literacy
Computation
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Assessments - - How it is met & When it
is met
Outcomes 1-13 – throughout quarter
Outcomes 1, 5-9, 12, 13 – throughout
quarter
Outcomes 1, 5-9, 12, 13 – throughout
quarter
Outcomes 8, 11-13 – by week 11
Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:
Outcomes
1. Define Serology and DNA and have an
understanding of blood, semen, and DNA
typing.
2. Define Nuclear DNA.
3. Define Mitochondrial DNA.
4. List the most useful examinations for
performing a forensic comparison of paint.
5. Name and classify the commonly abused
drugs.
6. Describe the laboratory tests normally used
to perform a routine drug identification
analysis.
7. Explain the testing procedures used for
forensic identification of drugs.
8. Describe the techniques that forensic
toxicologists use to isolate and identify
drugs and poisons.
9. Identify the laboratory tests for determining
whether an individual has fired a weapon.
10. Explain the concept of the IBIS database.
11. Describe the techniques for rifling a barrel.
12. Recognize and describe the class and
individual characteristics of bullets and
cartridge cases.
13. Understand the use of the comparison
microscope to compare bullets and
cartridge cases.
Assessments – How it is met & When it is
met
Exam, in-class discussion, practical
demonstration, and lab projects – by midterm
Exam, in-class discussion – by midterm
Exam, in-class discussion – by midterm
Exam, in-class discussion – by midterm
Exam, in-class discussion, practical
demonstration, and lab projects – by midterm
Exam, in-class discussion, practical
demonstration, and lab projects – by midterm
Exam, in-class discussion, practical
demonstration, and lab projects – by midterm
Exam, in-class discussion, practical
demonstration, and lab projects – by final
Exam, in-class discussion, practical
demonstration, and lab projects – by final
Exam, in-class discussion – by final
Exam, in-class discussion – by final
Exam, in-class discussion, practical
demonstration, and lab projects – by final
Exam, in-class discussion, practical
demonstration, and lab projects – by final
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Course Topical Outline:
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Forensic Serology and Blood Spatter
Forensic Toxicology
Drugs
Presumptive Drug Testing
Paint Analysis
Firearms/Ballistics
Course Assignment:
Lecture, hands-on laboratory sessions
The following labs will be conducted but not limited to:
1. Blood Spatter Interpretation
2. Blood Typing
3. Luminol Lab
4. Paint Analysis
5. Ballistics/Firearms Testing
6. Drug Testing/Identification
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Recommended Grading Scale:
100-95
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