Scottsdale Community College 2018-19 Catalog
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w w w . s c o t t s d a l e c c . e d u SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Courses Courses 125 2017-2018 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK *Go to page 28 for more information on SUN courses. 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. AJS145 3 credits 3 periods Criminal Justice System Experiences Examines the purpose, organization, operation, and employment opportunities of various criminal justice agencies including police departments, crime labs, morgues, courts, juvenile detention facilities, jails, prisons, parole boards, and halfway houses. Includes tours of a variety of criminal justice facilities. Prerequisites: None. AJS155 2 credits 2 periods 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.) AJS162 3 credits 3 periods 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. AJS191 3 credits 3 periods 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. 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. AJS214 3 credits 3 periods Evidence Technology/Photography The use of photography and other aids in identification and preservation of evidence such as fingerprints, footprints and impressions. Techniques in crime scene and traffic accident photography. 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. (AJS215 is not offered every semester.) 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. AJS219 3 credits 3 periods Crime Scene Technology: Physical Evidence Scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence with emphasis on scientific investigation, recognition, collection, and preservation of evidence. Fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, firearms identification, paint chips and arson. Prerequisites: None.