CJS 2205 - Introduction to Criminal Investigation & Forensic Science

3 Cr. Hr(s).
Survey of legal, technical and ethical aspects of criminal investigation. Common principles and techniques of criminal investigation, including crime scene procedures, collection and preservation of evidence, development of leads and criminalistics (current terminology for forensics). Skills necessary to investigate crimes and obtain legally admissible evidence. Basic science of physical, chemical and biological evidence.
Prerequisite(s): CJS 1101