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Course Description:
CJS 4396.002 is a course designed to provide students with an overview
of the techniques and processes utilized to effectively investigate a crime
scene. The goal of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge
to understand the various steps required to process a crime scene for
evidence.
Course Objectives:
To help the student understand the complexities involved in processing a
crime scene for physical evidence.
To develop an understanding in the role science plays in processing the
crime scene.
To better understand the importance of an effective crime scene
investigation versus a poorly conducted crime scene investigation.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend class. It is the responsibility of the student
to make arrangements with the instructor regarding absences on test days
and when and if homework is due. MAKE-UP QUIZZES OR EXAMS
ARE FROWNED UPON. Written explanations are required and students
must make arrangement prior to the absence if possible.
Attendance during presentations, videos, guest speakers or field trips is
mandatory, the cost of missing one without a university excused absence
is a zero on the points assigned for that day.
The syllabus is TENTATIVE. The scheduled readings, videos, speakers,
field trips, etc. are subject to change. Changes will be posted Web CT and
announced in class.
Requirements:
Text: Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation (Seventh Edition), Barry
A. J. Fisher, 2004, CRC Press.
Handout: Crime Scene Search Training.
Evaluation:
Exam 1: 100 points
Exam 2: 100 points
Exam 3: 100 points
Exam 4: 100 points
In –class writing assignments and other assignments, etc.
Academic Integrity:
Academy integrity is the pursuit of scholarly free from fraud and
deception and is an educational objective of this institution.
For rules and information about Academic Dishonesty see the
following website:
www.utdallas/edu/student/slife/dishonesty.html
Academic Dishonesty:
This includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarizing (including the
failure to properly cite sources), fabrication of information or citations,
facilitating acts of academic dishonesty of others, having unauthorized
possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work
previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the
academic work of other students. Please do your own work.
ALL violations of academic integrity will be reported to the Dean of
Students.
Disability Services:
UTD is committed to providing educational opportunities for all persons.
If you anticipate needing accommodations for learning differences, please
let me know. If you require accommodations, please make sure that you
are properly registered with the Disabilities Services Office (972)883-
2070.
If you have a condition that requires accommodation in this course, please
see the instructor after class the first night. I will appropriate
accommodations provided timely notice is received and the arrangement is
consistent with any recommendations from Disability Services, when
applicable.
Course Announcements:
Course announcements will be made via WebCT and in class. You are
responsible for keeping up with all announcements (e.g., schedule
changes, cancellations, etc.).