Crime Scene Investigation

CJS 323

Fall 2021

T 1800 – 2050

Plaster 210

 

 

Romans 13: 1-5 (NLT)

Respect for Authority

1 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. 3 For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. 4 The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. 5 So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.

 

Eric Schroeder

Cell Phone: 417-350-5301

Email: eschroeder@cofo.edu

 

Prerequisite: CJS 103  & CJS 254  A study of the practical application of contemporary methods and procedures for the securing, processing and preservation of crime scene evidence.  Elements include photography, fingerprinting, body fluid and trace evidence collection, and measuring/sketching.  An integrated component will be the legal and moral perspectives of crime scene investigation, including interview and interrogation techniques. Fall

 

 

300 – Students will be expected to apply and analyze complex concepts of a specific area of study, which may or may not require inclusion of knowledge from other areas of study.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

           

            At the end of this course of instruction the student will:

• exercise and demonstrate their grasp of contemporary law enforcement crime scene investigation techniques, philosophy, and legal applications.
• employ computer, digital photography, and sketching technology.
• put into action a plan for properly investigate a crime scene.  

 

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System through departmentally developed written testing practical exercise and evaluation.  
• Outcome 2: Demonstrate the skills and abilities to operate successfully participate in the Criminal Justice system through departmentally developed written testing and participation in internship programs and accurately communicate both orally and through writing as demonstrated in written and practical tests. 
• Outcome 3: Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply a biblically informed worldview through departmentally developed written testing, writing examples and practical exercise and testing.

 

Text: Crime Scene Investigation & Reconstruction, second edition” by Ogle.

 

EXAMS:  One Mid-term exam and one final exam will be administered which will cover both, lecture material, presentation content, and text.  Each exam may consist of: 1. Essay-style questions.  2. A practical portion dealing with tactical decisions.  3. Multiple choice, fill-in and/or matching type questions. 4. True/False questions.  Make-up exams will not be given except in cases of verified medical and family emergencies or a C of O sponsored event.

 

Mid-Term – This will cover the first half of covered material.

(This test will be given during regularly scheduled class date and time, during midterm week.)

Final – This will cover the second half of covered material.

 (This test will be given during regularly scheduled class date and time, during finals week.)

 

PROJECTS:  Several in class projects will be completed.  Participation both as a group and as an individual will be graded.  

 

An Extra credit assignment may be offered during the semester in an effort to allow students the ability to raise grade levels and provide for individual research if needed or desired.  No joint or group assignments for extra credit will be allowed.  These assignments will be at the direction and with approval of the instructor. 

 

Grading Scale

 

 

Academic Honesty

Please follow this link to read the academic honesty policy as stated in the college catalog.  http://catalog.cofo.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=287#Academic_Honesty

 

“I agree to be an honest, trustworthy, caring and responsible citizen. I will uphold these values in others and myself.”

 

Attendance

Students will be responsible for attending class per College of the Ozarks catalog.  Attendance taken at each class meeting will be maintained on the department database.  Two consecutive or four cumulative absences will trigger a notice being sent to the Dean of the College from the Criminal Justice Office.  Excessive unexcused absences may be cause for lowering of earned semester grade.  You may check your attendance record on the campus web when you log in under your password.

 

 

Gradebook

Semester grades are based on total points earned during the semester.  These points are based on two exams (one mid-term exam and on final exam), class attendance, class participation, in class assignments/projects, and any extra credit projects completed per policy.  Exams are worth approximately 60% of both mid-term and final grades while the remaining 40% of grade(s) will be comprised of class attendance, participation, assignments/projects, practical exercise, and extra credit. 

Required Materials

Students will be required to provide certain materials with-in the semester to complete class projects.  Such materials will be: Graph paper, rulers, compass, camera, etc.  These items will be discussed during class, and the students will have an ample opportunity to obtain these items prior to their use.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date	Assignment	Points
08/31	Chapter 1	15
09/07	Chapter 2	15
09/14	Chapter 3	15
09/14	Photography Project	15
09/21	Chapter 4	15
09/21	Chapter 1-4 test	100
09/28	Chapter 5	15
09/28	Fingerprinting Project	15
10/05	Chapter 6	15
10/12	Chapter 7	15
10/12	Midterm exam	200
10/19	Chapter 8	15
10/26	Chapter 9	15
11/02	Chapter 10	15
11/09	Chapter 11	15
11/16	Chapter 12	15
11/16	Motor Vehicle Crash Report	15
11/30	Chapter 9-12 test	100
11/30	Chapter 13	15
12/07	Chapter 14	15
11/30	Death Investigation Project	15
12/14	Chapter 15	15
12/14	Chapter 16	15
12/14	Final Exam	200
Attendance points	5X15	75
Participation points		25
Chapter assignments	16 X15	240
Projects	15 X4	60
Tests	100X2	200
Mid term		200
final		200
	Total	1000