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COURSE MASTER SYLLABUS A. Academic Division: Business, Liberal Arts, and Education B. Department: Criminal Justice C. Course Number and Title: CRJ 229 – Criminalistics II D. Course Coordinator: Anne Vinson Department Chair: Jay Jacquet E. Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 F. Prerequisites: CRJ 226 G. Syllabus Effective: Fall Quarter, 2010 H. Textbook(s) Title: Criminalistics, An Introduction to Forensic Science Author: Richard Saferstein Copyright Year: Edition: 8th or current edition ISBN # 9780135045206 I. Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None J. 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. CRJ-229 Course Master Syllabi Page 2 K. Core Learning Outcomes Core Learning Outcomes Communication – Written Communication – Speech Culture and Community Critical Thinking Computer Literacy Computation L. 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 CRJ-229 Course Master Syllabi Page 3 M. Course Topical Outline: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. N. 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 O. Recommended Grading Scale: 100-95 94-92 91-89 88-86 85-83 82-80 A AB+ B BC+ 79-77 76-74 73-71 70-68 67-65 64-Below C CD+ D DF F:\officical Curriculum\Course Master Syllabi\2010-2011 Current Syllabi\CRJ\CRJ229\Feb`11\rr