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CHEMISTRY

CHM 4211 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY (N) (5 hrs)
An introduction to chemistry which includes the study of matter, atoms, molecules, chemical arithmetic, chemical reactions, gas laws, acids and bases, organic chemistry, and laboratory experimentation. Prerequisite: EBM 4405 Elementary Algebra or a higher level Math course with a grade of “C” or better completion within the past 5 years, or a Math ACT score of 18 or better or an equivalent assessment score

CHM 4215 - CHEMISTRY REVIEW (1 hr)
A course designed to review concepts covered in CHM 4220 Chemistry I. The course is graded on a pass/fail scale and no letter grade will be given. It is recommended for students who will enroll in CHM 4220 Chemistry I, CHM 4230 Chemistry II or a higher-level chemistry course the following semester, or if a general refresher of basic chemical concepts is desired. Prerequisite: Prior experience in chemistry such as CHM 4211 General Chemistry or high school chemistry or CHM 4220 Chemistry I is required

CHM 4220 - CHEMISTRY I (N) (5 hrs)
An introduction to inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, molecular bonding and structure, the periodic table, kinetic theory, changes of state, solutions and concentrations, chemical reactions and oxidation-reduction and fundamental organic chemistry. This course includes laboratory experimentation. Prerequisites: CHM 4211 General Chemistry or high school Chemistry with a grade of “C" or better within the past 5 years, and MTH 4410 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better or a Math ACT score of 21 or better within the past 5 years. MTH 4420 College Algebra can be taken concurrently

CHM 4230 - CHEMISTRY II (N) (5 hrs)
A continuation of CHM4220 Chemistry I. A presentation of the properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base theory, thermodynamics, coordination chemistry, organic and biochemistry, and electrochemistry. Includes laboratory experimentation. Prerequisites: CHM 4220 Chemistry I and MTH 4420 College Algebra with a “C” or better within the past five years

CHM 4240 - INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC CHEMISTRY (3 hrs)
This class is an introductory class for those interested in forensics. If you have ever wondered what is behind shows like CSI, you should take this class. This class will cover drug analysis, the effects of drugs on the human body, the crime lab process, and the legal implications of drugs. Prerequisites: CHM 4230 Chemistry II and CHM 4250 Organic Chemistry I

CHM 4250 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (N) (5 hrs)
A study of the general principles, nomenclature, structure, and reactivity of organic aliphatic and aromatic compounds. First course in a two-semester sequence. Fulfills the requirements of students who need only one semester of organic chemistry. Includes laboratory experimentation. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 4230 Chemistry II and basic computer skills

CHM 4251 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (N) (5 hrs)
A continuation of CHM 5250 Organic Chemistry I. This course is an introduction to NMR, IR, and mass spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, and compounds of biological interest. This course is for science and pre-professional students and includes laboratory experimentation. Prerequisite: CHM 4250 Organic Chemistry I Back to Index

COMMUNICATIONS

COM 2711 - PUBLIC SPEAKING (3 hrs)
Fundamentals basic to all good private and public speaking experiences; elements in voice production and improvement, bodily movement, confidence, poise, understanding of all types of public speeches. Required of all transfer curricula.

COM 2720 - ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING (3 hrs)
Continuation of Public Speaking. Offers practice in proper speech habits through development and delivery of several types of speeches. Prerequisite: COM 2711 Public Speaking

COM 2725 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3 hrs)
This course is designed to improve individual communication skills. By understanding the elements of effective communication, students will be able to create environments that will bring out the best in themselves and others. In addition, students will learn how to better turn ideas and feelings into words, how to listen more effectively, respond more appropriately to what others have said, and most important of all, how to maintain and develop good interpersonal relationships with their family, their peers and fellow workers. Emphasis is placed on small-group activities, interviewing skills and both verbal and non-verbal communication. IPC will fulfill the 3-hour Public Speaking requirement at Cowley College and at some of the four-year universities in the state. However, students should check with their transfer university to verify that this course will fulfill the Speech requirement for their program.  Back to Index

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

CAP 1516 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3 hrs)
This course is designed to develop students’ computer literacy and to meet the needs of students in the associate degree programs. The student will learn from hands-on experiences basic skills in file management utilities, word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and graphical presentations in the Windows environment. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and keyboarding ability, CAP1730 Computer Applications/Beginning Computers and/or OFT1611 Keyboarding for Computers may be recommended

CAP 1517 - ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (3 hrs)
This course is offered to enhance students’ computer literacy and meet the needs of students in the associate degree and/or certificate programs. The students will learn from hands-on experiences advanced skills in word processing, spreadsheet applications, database management, and graphical presentations in the Windows environment. Prerequisite: CAP 1516 Computer Applications, or acceptable prior experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

CAP 1722 - WORD PROCESSING (3 hrs)
This course provides students with an understanding and use of word processing software in a realistic business environment. Topics include preparation of newsletters, letters, mailing labels; creation of outlines, tables, forms; and integration of word processing software with other software programs. This course may be used to prepare for a MOS Word exam.

CAP 1730 - COMPUTER APPLICATION / BEGINNING COMPUTERS (1 hr)
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the personal computer. It is for the student who has very little or no computer experience. Students will develop mouse operation skills; will learn how to create, save, edit, and print files; and will develop basic file management skills. Will not count toward a degree for those with prior credit in CAP 1516 Computer Applications or CAP 1517Advanced Computer Applications.

CAP 1733 - COMPUTER APPLICATION / WORD PROCESSING (1 hr)
Concepts and use of word processing software will be covered. Functions such as editing, printing, merging, pagination, spell checking, and centering will be included. Students also will learn more complicated features of the program.

CAP 1736 - COMPUTER APPLICATION / SPREADSHEETS (1 hr)
Students will learn concepts and uses of spreadsheet software for the personal computer. Students also will learn various formatting techniques in order to enhance the appearance of worksheets, as well as learn how to build charts and graphs. More complicated features of the software also will be taught.

CAP 1739 - COMPUTER APPLICATION / DATABASES (1 hr)
This course uses a hands-on approach to introduce a student to databases. Students will learn how to build databases, create tables, develop forms, create reports, and set queries, as well as perform more complicated features of the software.

CAP 1742 - COMPUTER APPLICATION / GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION (1 hr)
This course allows students the opportunity to learn powerful software for presenting visual information. Students will learn how to create a presentation using special features of the software, such as animation, slides, templates, note pages, and special transition effects.

CAP 1760 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS / QUICK BOOKS (1 hr)
This course is designed to give students an overview of the small-business bookkeeping software's features, using a hands-on approach.

CAP 1763 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS / PROJECT (1 hr)
The course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of developing a project schedule using project management software. This includes how to set up a project, applying resources, creating new working and resource calendars, and developing a logic flow network by understanding the task dependencies along with creating filters, sorting data and building reports.

CAP 1766 - COMPUTER APPLICATION / PUBLISHER® (3 hrs)
This course will provide a study of the fundamentals of Microsoft Publisher®. The student will be exposed to practical examples of the computer as a useful desktop publishing tool. Students will be acquainted with the proper procedures to create professional quality publications suitable for course work, professional purposes, and personal use. Back to Index

COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE

CIS 1715 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an overview of the history, architecture, typical algorithms, and various managerial aspects of computer information systems.

CIS 1856 - AUTOCAD BASICS (3 hrs)
This course gives students an introduction to creating computer aided drawings including basic 2D drawing, editing, view manipulation, text, dimensioning, hatching, and plotting. Prerequisite: CAP1516 Computer Applications or acceptable prior experience with computers

CIS 1857 - AUTOCAD ADVANCED (3 hrs)
This course gives students an introduction to creating advanced computer aided drawings including 3D drawing, wireframe modeling, region modeling, solid modeling, 3DFace, and outputting 3D drawings. Prerequisite: CIS 1856 AutoCAD Basics or acceptable prior experience with AutoCAD

CIS 1858 - VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Visual Basic .NET. Windows programs will be created using a structured programming approach. Various problems will be solved using Visual Basic.

CIS 1860 - PERL PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Perl. WebPages will be enhanced with CGI programs written in Perl. The basics of HTML will be covered. Various problems will be solved using Perl.

CIS 1862 - C++ PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Visual C++. Windows programs will be created using a structured programming approach. Object oriented topics will be covered. Various problems will be solved using Visual C++.

CIS 1864 - C# PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in C#. Windows programs will be created using a structured programming approach. Various problems will be solved using C#.

CIS 1866 - COBOL PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in COBOL. Computer programs will be created using a structured programming approach. Various problems will be solved using COBOL.

CIS 1868 - JAVA PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Java. Applications and applets will be created using a structured programming approach. Object oriented topics will be covered. Various problems will be solved using Java.

CIS 1870 - ADVANCED JAVA PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Java. Advanced topics will be covered: Swing to create graphical user interfaces, the model-view-controller, graphics programming, JavaBeans, and concepts of security, Java Database Connectivity, servlets, Java Server pages, RMI, EJBs, JMS, and Jini. Prerequisite: CIS 1868 Java Programming

CIS 1872 - PYTHON PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Python. WebPages will be enhanced with CGI programs written in Python. The basics of HTML will be covered. Various problems will be solved using Python.

CIS 1874 - ACCESS PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in Access. Advanced database topics will be covered including learning SQL, backup and recovery topics, and programmatically updating tables. Various problems will be solved using Access.

CIS 1876 - C PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in C. Applications will be created using a structured programming approach. Object oriented topics in C++ will be covered. Various problems will be solved using C.

CIS 1877 - COLDFUSION I (3 hrs)
A course to give students an introduction to building ColdFusion Web applications including selection, updating, deleting, inserting, and implementing various database management techniques. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills, CAP 1730 Computer Applications/Beginning Computers may be recommended.

CIS 1878 - PROGRAMMING TOPICS (1 hr)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in various languages. Programs will be created using a structured programming approach. Various problems will be solved using this computer language.

CIS 1880 - COMPUTING TOPICS (1 hr)
An introductory course to give students in any field an introduction to computing concepts. Current topics in industry or topics of interest to students will be covered.

CIS 1881 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER FORENSICS (3 hrs)
A course to give students an introduction to computer forensics including hardware and software components along with evidence gathering. Students will use various computer forensics software to analyze data. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills

CIS 1882 - 3D COMPUTER ANIMATION (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science, art, and computer graphics majors an introduction to 3D computer animation and how to use the Python programming language in conjunction with a model.

CIS 1883 - 2D GAME DEVELOPMENT (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to 2D game development including graphics, sound, and input.

CIS 1884 - FLASH GAME DEVELOPMENT USING ACTIONSCRIPT (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to flash game development including graphics, sound, animation, and input.

CIS 1885 - 3D GAME DEVELOPMENT (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to 3D game development including graphics, sound, and input.

CIS 1886 - MATH AND PHYSICS FOR GAME DEVELOPMENT (3 hrs)
An introductory math/physics course to give computer science majors an introduction to the math and physics behind the software packages and the science needed to write their own libraries.

CIS 1887 - 2D COMPUTER ANIMATION (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to programming in various languages. Programs will be created using a structured programming approach. Various problems will be solved using this computer language. Prerequisite: One Programming Course

CIS 1888 - 3D CHARACTER MODELING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science, art, and computer graphics majors an introduction to 3D computer modeling and understanding basic form and movement in order to create realistic animation.

CIS1889 - 3D COMPUTER SPECIAL EFFECTS (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science, art, and computer graphics majors an introduction to 3D computer special effects in order to create realistic animation.

CIS 1890 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR GAME DEVELOPMENT (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to implement artificial intelligence algorithms in game development.

CIS1891 - ANIMATION PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science, art, and computer graphics majors an introduction to animation programming and various popular graphical libraries.

CIS 1892 - HANDHELD GAME DEVELOPMENT (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give computer science majors an introduction to developing games on handheld devices.

CIS 1893 - DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS (3 hrs)
This course gives students the design tools necessary to create effective and efficient databases. Both logical and physical design is covered. Various database management systems are studied. Students will also learn basic SQL. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills

CIS 1895 - INTRODUCTION TO ORACLE (3 hrs)
This is an introductory course for students to get an overview of the Oracle database including database updates, additions, deletions, and viewing data. Programming in PL/SQL, developing Oracle applications, and managing databases is covered. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills

CIS 1896 - DATABASE PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
An introductory course to give students an introduction to database programming. SQL will be used to create database objects and view, change, add and delete records from within a computer program. Various types of database system will be covered including relational, flat file, and XML databases. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills

CIS 1897 - ASP.NET PROGRAMMING (3 hrs)
This is an introductory programming course for students to learn how to use ASP to implement web controls, web services, and retrieve, update, delete, and add data to relational databases and XML.

CIS 1898 - DATA WAREHOUSING (3 hrs)
A course designed for students to learn the logical/physical modeling and design of data warehouses leading to the implementation of the data warehouse. Efficiency and optimization techniques are covered as well as data redesign and loading. Prerequisite:  Basic Computer Skills

CIS 1899 - SECURE CODING (3 hrs)
This course examines best security practices in software and database security. The focus is on examining common risks, components of secure application design, database security, and risk analysis and testing. Topics include buffer overruns, SQL injections, permissions, authentication, authorization, and database auditing. Prerequisite:  Student should have successfully finished one programming course.

CIS 1901 - INTRODUCTION TO VISIO (1 hr)
This is an introductory course to give students an introduction to creating diagrams, workflows, and flowcharts in Visio. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, CAP 1730 Computer Applications/Beginning Computers may be recommended

CIS 1902 - INTRODUCTION TO SQL (3 hrs)
This is an introductory course to give students an introduction to working with databases using Structured Query Language (SQL). Queries will be used to create, modify, delete or retrieve data from a relational database. The student will learn how to create various database objects. Prerequisite: Basic Computer Skills

CIS 1903 - INTRODUCTION TO JAVASCRIPT (1 hr)
A course to give students an introduction to writing scripts using JavaScript and working with Ajax. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, CAP 1730 Computer Applications/Beginning Computers may be recommended

CIS 1904 - INTRODUCTION TO PHP (1 hr)
An introductory course to give students an overview of how to write PHP programs including understanding and updating tables in a database. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, CAP 1730 Computer Applications/Beginning Computers may be recommended

CIS 1905 - INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL C#.NET FOR DEVELOPER (3 hrs)
This course is to give students with previous programming experience an introduction to programming with C#. Prerequisite: Previous programming experience either through a class or life experience

CIS 1906 - PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION ASSURANCE (3 hrs)
An introduction to the general concepts of security issues and implementation of security within an organization.

CIS 1907 - ENTERPRISE SECURITY MANAGEMENT (3 hrs)
An introduction to the project management techniques, topics, and policies involved in implementing security within an organization.

CIS 1908 - INTRODUCTION TO LINUX / UNIX (3 hrs)
An introduction to the Unix/Linux operating system concepts, utilities, and basic shell scripts.

CIS 2000 – CONTROL SYSTEMS SECURITY (3 hrs)
This is an introductory course to cover the basics of SCADA and control systems along with the existing security. The course will cover emerging vulnerabilities with networked systems. Programmable logic controllers will be covered along with basic programming. Back to Index

COMPUTER NETWORKING PROGRAM

CNP 1957 - COMPUTER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE (3 hrs)
This course in the managing and maintaining of a personal computer. This course is designed to teach the student how a computer works and the integration of hardware and software. Students will gain practical knowledge on how to Install/configure/troubleshoot computer systems for Windows 2000 and later operating systems. Students will also be introduced to network fundamentals and Customer Service Skills.

CNP 1958 - NETWORKING PLUS (3 hrs)
This course is preparation for CompTIA’s N+ exam certification. The class deals primarily with network operating systems and network design issues. Also covered at length are back-up and disaster recovery issues and viruses. Prerequisite: Hardware/software experience, certification, or equivalent experience

CNP 1959 - SECURITY PLUS (3 hrs)
After taking this course, students will understand the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of information technology. This course also explores basic security principals, establishing baselines and the most recent attacks and defense techniques and technologies. This deals with Security terminology, different types of attacks, and how to identify them, and wireless communications and deals with hardening networks and servers, cryptography and disaster recovery. This course maps completely to CompTIA’s Security Plus exam. Prerequisite: Hardware/software experience, certification, or equivalent experience and student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CNP 1978 - SERVER PLUS (3 hrs)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support network servers. After taking this course, students will be prepared to discuss server issues as they relate to server environment, placement, installation, monitoring, backup, availability/redundancy, and troubleshooting. Prerequisites: Hardware/software experience, certification, or equivalent experience Back to Index

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

CED 3950 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION I (2 hrs)
This course is designed to help the student increase his/her knowledge concerning the application of career related theory in a supervised work environment in either the public or private sector. This unique form of education incorporates theory and hands-on practice in a carefully planned and closely monitored professional setting. Upon completion of the course, the student will exhibit the professional behaviors inherent to his/her chosen profession/vocation. The student will also demonstrate appropriate "soft skills" for an entry-level employee in his/her chose profession/vocation. The student must acquire a minimum of 160 hours of work experience to successfully complete this course.

CED 3951 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION II (2 hrs)
This course is designed to help the student increase his/her knowledge concerning the application of career-related theory in a supervised work environment in either the public or private sector. This unique form of education incorporates theory and hands-on practice in a carefully planned and closely monitored professional setting. Upon completion of the course, the student will exhibit the professional behaviors inherent to his/her chosen profession/vocation. The student will also demonstrate appropriate “soft skills” for an entry-level employee in his/her chosen profession/vocation. The student must acquire a minimum of 160 hours of work experience to successfully complete this course. Prerequisites: CED 3950 - Cooperative Education I

CED 3952 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION III (2 hrs)
This course is designed to help the student increase his/her knowledge concerning the application of career-related theory in a supervised work environment in either the public or private sector. This unique form of education incorporates theory and hands-on practice in a carefully planned and closely monitored professional setting. Upon completion of the course, the student will exhibit the professional behaviors inherent to his/her chosen profession/vocation. The student will also demonstrate appropriate “soft skills” for an entry-level employee in his/her chosen profession/vocation. The student must acquire a minimum of 160 hours of work experience to successfully complete this course. Prerequisites: CED 3950 Cooperative Education I, CED 3951 Cooperative Education II

CED 3953 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IV (2 hrs)
This course is designed to help the student increase his/her knowledge concerning the application of career related theory in a supervised work environment in either the public or private sector. This unique form of education incorporates theory and hands-on practice in a carefully planned and closely monitored professional setting. Upon completion of the course, the student will exhibit the professional behaviors inherent to his/her chosen profession/vocation. The student will also demonstrate appropriate "soft skills" for an entry-level employee in his/her chose profession/vocation. The student must acquire a minimum of 160 hours of work experience to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: CED 3950 Cooperative Education I, CED 3951 Cooperative Education II, CED 3952 Cooperative Education III   Back to index

COSMETOLOGY

COS 5105 - COSMETOLOGY I (11 hrs)
Instruction consists of 375 clock hours in professional development and effective communications, human relations, microbiology, infection control procedures and guidelines as well as first aid procedures for the industry. Sanitary rules and regulations governing the cosmetology profession are taught. Students will also perform services in client consultation using design decisions considerations, selecting the correct hairstyle to fit the client using design principles and elements, scalp and hair analysis, shampooing, conditioning, scalp treatments and hair cutting by length arrangements and design principles. Long hair design techniques will also be included in the class. Prerequisite: An applicant must have attained the age of 17 years and be a graduate of an accredited high school, or have passed the GED (General Education Development) test

COS 5106 - COSMETOLOGY II (11 hrs)
Instruction consists of 375 clock hours in hair design analysis, wet design techniques, and thermal design techniques; nail growth structure and diseases, disorders and conditions of the nails including hand and feet services and artificial and natural nail care; change hair texture chemically to add or adjust or remove curl from the hair. Students will style wigs and hair pieces to meet the client’s needs. Student will also be able to perform all infection control and safety issues associated with all the services listed above. Prerequisite: Students must complete COS 5105 Cosmetology I with a grade of C or above

COS 5107 - COSMETOLOGY III (11 hrs)
Instruction consists of 375 clock hours in hair color to enhance the total look; lighten the client’s hair in stages; apply the safety rules of electricity; have a background knowledge of the microscopic study of the skin in order to perform skin care treatments to the face; apply makeup for the individual; the laws governing the cosmetology profession; building a successful business, increase sales and earning power; self management and motivational skills. Prerequisite: Students must complete COS 5106 Cosmetology II with a grade of C or above

COS 5108 - COSMETOLOGY IV (11 hrs)
Instruction consists of 375 clock hours in function of cells, tissues, and primary organs within the human body, and identify the structure, function of 8 major body systems; skills for professional communication, career planning and self-management; best clients and how to attract them and how to deliver a service experience to them that is special; how to make career decisions and set goals that will be productive to their professional success; salon business, resume, and job interviewing skills, taxes and laws pertaining to salons; principles of chemistry that help in marketing of products, make sound decisions about appropriate services while guarding the safety of the client. The student will complete all performance requirements for registration of the examination for Cosmetology license. Prerequisite: Students must complete COS 5107 Cosmetology III with a grade of C or above

COS 5109 - COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (9 hrs)
The primary purpose of the instructor course is to train the student in the basic teaching skills, educational judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the state board examination and for competency in entry-level employment as an instructor or a related position. Prerequisite: Students must possess a valid Kansas Cosmetology license and instructor approval. Back to Index

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CRJ 5411 - INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 hrs)
Introduction to the historical backgrounds, agencies, and processes, purposes, and functions of the system as well as ethics, administration, and legal problems of the criminal justice system are studied.

CRJ 5414 - CRIMINAL EVIDENCE (3 hrs)
An analysis of the rules of evidence with an emphasis on the conceptual and definitional issues of admissibility, relevancy, materiality, weight, burden of proof, presumptions, types of evidence, judicial notice, evidentiary privileges, best evidence, opinion evidence, and hearsay evidence and its exceptions. Prerequisite: Student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5415 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION I (3 hrs)
The legal and technical procedures required to gain the evidence necessary to prove the elements of crimes as defined by Kansas law. This includes the search, collection, and preservation of required evidence, the interviewing, preparation of reports, and crime scene recording and photography. Prerequisite: Student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5420 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION II (3 hrs)
The technical procedures required to investigate specific criminal offenses including advanced application of criminal investigative techniques with emphasis upon statutory elements of each crime. The special investigative techniques for each selected crime will be studied and applied. Prerequisites: CRJ 5415 Criminal Investigation I or concurrently and student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5430 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURES (3 hrs)
This course studies principles of criminal procedures as they apply to important areas of jurisdiction and venue, complaints, warrants, bail, and criminal trial proceedings. The institutional care and treatment of inmates is discussed and evaluated. Prerequisite: Student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5435 - JUVENILE DELINQUENCY (3 hrs)
This course is an introduction to the problems of juvenile delinquency behavior and some of the theories and accepted techniques in attempting to develop prevention programs. Legal terms, causes, and the social and individual theories are reviewed in the context of research and reported findings. Prerequisite: Student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5450 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT (3 hrs)
Instruction consists of principles of organization and administration; analysis of departmental structures and operations; emphasis on the planning, specialization, recruitment, and budgeting functions. Prerequisite: Student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5455 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (3 hrs)
History of the American legal system and the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution as it pertains to the police function and the Kansas laws pertaining to the criminal code and the various Supreme Court decisions. Prerequisite: Student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5460 - CRIMINALISTICS I (3 hrs)
The application of scientific processes and techniques in establishing the identification of evidence submitted to the lab and the processing of that evidence in an attempt to determine if an identity can be established from known standards submitted for comparison purposes. Prerequisite: Student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5465 - CRIMINALISTICS II (3 hrs)
This course consists of advanced application of laboratory analysis and techniques through applied laboratory concepts with emphasis upon laboratory study of specific evidence items through current forensic techniques. Application of laboratory equipment and procedures upon evidence submitted to laboratory from CRJ 5460 Criminalistics I. Prerequisites: CRJ 5460 Criminalistics I and student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5482 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE TOPICS I (3 hrs)
Seminar sessions for addressing current criminal justice field training topics that prepares the criminal justice student for the necessary knowledge and skills expected of today’s criminal justice job applicants. Prerequisites:  Student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5483 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE TOPICS II (3 hrs)
Advanced seminar sessions that address the application of communicative and technical skills in the decision making process in responding to calls-for-service within the community. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice major and student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5484 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP I (3 hrs)
This course is a supervised internship of 32 hours with a governmental agency within the criminal justice field, which provides a learning experience that integrates and applies knowledge and skills derived from the criminal justice curriculum. Two credit hours will be seminar based skill and technique development activities. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice major, completion of CRJ 5482 Criminal Justice Topics I, CRJ 5483 Criminal Justice Topics II and student must have a completed criminal background check on file

CRJ 5485 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIP II (3 hrs)
This course is a supervised internship for a minimum of 32 hours with a governmental agency within the criminal justice system, which continues to provide the student additional learning experiences through exposure to agency operations and training. Two credit hours will be seminar based advanced skill and technique developmental learning activities. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice major, the completion of CRJ 5484 Criminal Justice Internship I, and student must have a completed criminal background check on file Back to Index

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