Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS243   20062-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/25/05
AJS243 20062-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Crime Scene Reconstruction
Examines techniques used to reconstruct the physical actions that occurred at a crime or accident scene. Involves the use of physical, testimonial, and documentary evidence, knowledge of criminal modus operandi and the scientific method, including deductive and inductive logic. Includes analysis of case studies. Prerequisites: AJS215, or AJS216, or AJS219, or AJS275, or FOR105, or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS243   20062-99999 Crime Scene Reconstruction
1. Define crime scene reconstruction. (I)
2. Explain the uses of crime scene reconstruction. (I)
3. List the limitations of crime scene reconstruction. (I)
4. Explain the scientific method and its application to crime scene reconstruction. (II)
5. Differentiate between deductive and inductive logic. (II)
6. List ten common fallacies in reasoning. (II)
7. Describe and explain the process known as event analysis. (III)
8. Explain the value of specific types of evidence in helping to determine what occurred at a crime scene. (IV)
9. Apply the principles of crime scene reconstruction to fictional and non-fictional criminal acts. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AJS243   20062-99999 Crime Scene Reconstruction
    I. Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction
        A. Definition
        B. Uses
        C. Limitations
      II. The Scientific Method and Fallacious Reasoning
          A. Logic
          B. Principles
          C. Logical Fallacies
        III. Event Analysis
          IV. Forensic Evidence and Crime Scene Reconstruction
              A. Impression
              B. Bloodstain Pattern
              C. Autopsy
              D. Glass
              E. Hair
              F. Fiber
              G. Paint
              H. Entomology
              I. Odontology
              J. Engineering
              K. Soil and rock
              L. Fingerprint
              M. DNA
              N. Ballistics
              O. Tool marks
              P. Computer
              Q. Fire and Explosive
              R. Toxicology
              S. Documents
            V. Case Studies
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