Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 225 trends in the Criminal Justice System. Prerequisites: None. AJS201 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS 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. AJS202 / 13 CREDITS / 22.5 PERIODS PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION II A continuation of the basic, entry-level training program leading to full authority peace officer certification as required by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board I (AzPOST). Subjects to include: Patrol Procedure, Accident Investigation, Records and Report Writing, Community Relations, Criminal Investigations, and Officer Survival. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in AJS/ LEO102 or AzPOST Limited Authority Peace Officer certification. 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. 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