Scottsdale Community College 2012-13 Catalog
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150 SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2012-2013 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK AJS116 Crime Prevention Examines the principles and skills associated with crime prevention. Analyzes the appropriate techniques and strategies police agencies use to operate crime prevention programs. Prerequisites: None. AJS119 3 credits 4 periods Computer Applications in Justice Studies Provides literacy in microcomputer applications in major areas of the criminal justice system. Examines availability and uses of current software packages in criminal justice work. Provides hands-on experience with appropriate integrated software packages pertaining to justice studies. Prerequisites: None. AJS123 3 credits 3 periods Ethics and the Administration of Justice Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None. AJS155 2 credits Concealed Weapons Carry Training in safe handling and use of handguns. Examines legal provisions related to carrying a concealed weapon; legal and moral implications of self-defense. Prerequisites: None. (Pass/Fail grade only.) AJS161AA 1.5 credits 1.5 periods Basic Track Evidence Collection Covers methods used to locate, document, collect and preserve track evidence. Includes preparation to provide courtroom testimony. Prerequisites: None. AJS162 Domestic Violence Explores domestic violence as a social problem within the United States from historical, cultural, political, legal, and law enforcement perspectives. Provides an overview of theories, definitions and causes of, and interventions for domestic violence involving spousal, elder and child abuse along with teen dating violence. Examines the dynamics and effects of domestic violence. Addresses research issues and contemporary domestic violence policy. Prerequisites: None. AJS170 3 credits 3 periods Fire and Arson Investigation for Law Enforcement An examination of fire and arson investigative techniques, the motives and pathology of the arsonist, and the chemistry of fire. Includes documenting the scene, evidence, eliminating accidental causes, and surveillance. Prerequisites: None. www.scottsdalecc.edu 3 credits 3 periods 2 periods AJS191 Hate Crimes Explores the causes, incidence rates and forms of hate crimes in the United States and other countries. Studies hate crime laws and the Constitution. Examines the impact of hate crimes on society, culture and the law. Considers societal responses to combat and prevent hate crimes. Prerequisites: None. AJS192 3 credits 3 periods Serial Killers and Mass Murderers The study of serial killers, mass murderers and their victims. Examines the history and frequency of these crimes, profiles the killers and their victims, explores theories of causation, and discusses the problems and techniques of investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention. Prerequisites: None. AJS195 3 credits 3 periods International and Domestic Terrorism An overview of the history, structure, goals, and activities of domestic and international terrorist groups. Explores theories explaining terrorism and reviews methods used to combat it. Prerequisites: None. AJS200 3 credits Current Issues in Criminal Justice Examines current issues, techniques and trends in the Criminal Justice System. Prerequisites: None. AJS201 Rules of Evidence A practical insight into the rules of evidence to include how to recognize evidence: the general rules governing admissibility of evidence; the "hearsay" rule and its exceptions; the use of documentary evidence, written memoranda, photographs and recordings; corpus delicti; opinion evidence, circumstantial evidence, evidential privileges. Required in AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None. AJS210 Constitutional Law An examination of the U. S. Constitution as it relates to the law enforcement function. Includes statutory law and judicial decisions governing the areas of arrest, search and seizure, interrogations and confessions, self-incrimination and other constitutional guarantees. Required in AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None. 3 credits 3 periods 3 credits 3 periods 3 periods 3 credits 3 periods 3 credits 3 periods AJS190 3 credits 3 periods Sex Crimes and Non-Conventional Sexual Behaviors Examines evolving sexual mores and acts in the United States. Studies processes and procedures involved in labeling sex or sex- related acts as criminal and/or non-conventional. Explores impact of sex crimes on victims and responses by the criminal justice system. Prerequisites: None. *Go to page 50 for more information on SUN courses. Courses