HSEC 480 Crime Scene Investigation II

This course provides the student with an in-depth working knowledge of criminal and advanced crime scene investigation principles, techniques, laws, and procedures. The investigation process is studied from basic theoretical concepts to the application of the basic elements for prosecution of criminal cases. Included is classroom and practical hands on study of crime scene investigations of robbery, burglary, assault, sex crimes, death cases, homicide, crimes against children, missing and abducted children, theft, organized crime, and terrorism. Collection of evidence, packaging, chain of custody, and analysis are included in this course. This course also requires a one-hour lab.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

HSEC 380

Corequisites

HSEC 499

Offered

Fall