Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions | CGCC Catalog & Student Handbook 2019-2020 2 7 3 Courses available at CGCC are listed in the Course Descriptions section of this document. General Education Requirements are also listed. For the most current information regarding degree requirements, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. AJS216 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Criminalistics: Biological Evidence The scientific analysis and examination of biological evidence with emphasis on collection and preservation of evidence. Topics discussed include blood, drugs, blood alcohol, hairs and fibers, and topics of special interest in criminalistics. Prerequisites: None. AJS225 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Criminology Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders. Required in the AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None. AJS230 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS The Police Function Theories of procedures and methods of operations of public police with emphasis on discretionary powers available to the working police officer. Career opportunities and current trends in law enforcement presented. Prerequisites: None. AJS240 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS The Correction Function Examines the history and development of correctional theories and institutions. Prerequisites: None. AJS241 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Police Photography Emphasis on proper procedure for photographing crime scenes, accident scenes, and laboratory specimens. Discussion of photographic techniques, equipment, lighting techniques, aerial photography, video and motion pictures, macro and micro photography, filters, and preparation for court presentation using selected simulations. Prerequisites: None. and Officer Survival. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in AJS/LEO102 or AzPOST Limited Authority Peace Officer certification. AJS205 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice Overview of effective communication for criminal justice agencies. Covers the communication process and flow. Written communication emphasized with report writing, including characteristics of reports and field notes, and the importance and uses of each. Form, style, and procedures for writing various reports, including elements of composition, required substance, proper and improper conclusions, and descriptions of persons and property. AJS212 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Juvenile Justice Procedures Examines the history and development of juvenile justice theories, procedures, and institutions. Prerequisites: None. AJS213 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Evidence Technology/Fingerprints Fundamental principles and processes of fingerprints to include identification, interpretation, and classification. In addition, students will apply fingerprinting latent fingerprint developing, preservation of evidence and the chain of custody. Prerequisites: None. AJS215 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS Criminalistics: Physical Evidence The scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence with emphasis on scientific investigation, recognition, collection, and preservation of evidence. Topics include fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, firearms identification, paint chips and arson. Prerequisites: None.