Course Detail
CJ 230 Principles of InvestigationCJ 230 IS Sec 2, University of Mississippi 3 credit hours |
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Instructor Information: |
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Instructor name: Dr. Jeffery Johnson has taught with UM-IS since 2012 and has been a member of the UM faculty since 2005. He is a certified as an Expert Gang Specialist by the National Gang Crime Research Center and is a former police officer with the Kansas Highway Patrol-Capitol Police. Dr. Johnson coordinates the criminal justice offerings at the DeSoto Center in Southaven. Dr. Johnson received both his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and his Masters of Criminal Justice from Washburn University of Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Johnson received a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security from Texas A&M and his Doctorate of Professional Studies from Delta State University. |
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Contact Information: |
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If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link in the "Communications" tab. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your Course title and number in the subject line.
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Course Description |
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This 15-lesson independent study course covers criminal investigation procedures, including theory of investigation, case preparation, specific techniques for selected offenses, questioning of suspects and witnesses, and problems in criminal investigations. |
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Textbook Information: |
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Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course. |
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Course Objectives: |
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Learning objectives: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to identify, define, describe, or discuss:
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Course Outline: |
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This course consists of 15 instructional modules (or lessons). You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance. *NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
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LESSON | Reading Assignments | Due for Grades | Pacing guide to complete the course in a semester | ||||||
Syllabus | *You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.* NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. | Syllabus Quiz | Week 1 | ||||||
0 | Course Introduction | Introduce Yourself, Cengage Access, Respondus Practice Test | Week 1 | ||||||
1 | Chapter 1: Criminal Investigation: An Overview | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 1 | ||||||
2 | Chapter 2: Documenting the Crime Scene: Note taking, Photographing, and Sketching | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 2 | ||||||
3 | Chapter 3: Writing Effective Reports | "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 3 | ||||||
4 | Chapter 4: Searches | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 4 | ||||||
Course Exam 1 | Proctored exam to be completed after all Lesson 1-4 assignments submitted | To be completed before proceeding |
Week 4 | ||||||
5 | Chapter 5: Forensic and Physical Evidence | "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 5 | ||||||
6 | Chapter 6: Obtaining Information and Intelligence | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 6 | ||||||
7 | Chapter 7: Identifying and Arresting Suspects | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 7 | ||||||
Course Exam 2 | Proctored exam to be completed after all Lesson 5-7 assignments submitted | To be completed before proceeding |
Week 7 | ||||||
MIDPOINT OF COURSE | If you are a semester student, you are encouraged to reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information. If you are a Flex UM student, you CANNOT WITHDRAW from this course after the lesson has been submitted. |
All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course. The exact date semester students are encouraged to reach the midpoint is specified in your information. |
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8 | Chapter 8: Death Investigations | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 8 | ||||||
9 | Chapter 9: Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, and Elder Abuse | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 9 | ||||||
10 | Chapter 10: Sex Offenses | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 10 | ||||||
11 | Chapter 11: Crimes Against Children | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 11 | ||||||
Course Exam 3 | Proctored exam to be completed after all Lesson 8-11 assignments submitted | To be completed before proceeding |
Week 12 | ||||||
12 | Chapter 12: Robbery | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 12 | ||||||
13 | Chapter 13: Burglary | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 13 | ||||||
14 | Chapter 14: Larceny/ Theft, Fraud, and White Collar Crime | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 14 | ||||||
15 | Chapter 15: Motor Vehicle Theft | Quiz, "You Decide" Assignment, Journal Entry | Week 15 | ||||||
Final Exam | Proctored exam to be completed after all Lesson 12-15 assignments submitted. | To be completed to finalize credit |
Week 16 | ||||||
Grading: |
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The grading format is as follows: GRADING INFORMATION: | |||||||||
13 Quizzes | 10 points each | 130 points | |||||||
15 "You Decide" Assignments | 10 points each | 150 points | |||||||
15 Journal Responses | 10 points each | 150 points | |||||||
Course Examination 1 | 100 points | 100 points | |||||||
Course Examination 2 | 100 points | 100 points | |||||||
Course Examination 3 | 100 points | 100 points | |||||||
Final Exam | 100 points | 100 points | |||||||
TOTAL: | 830 POINTS | ||||||||
FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE. You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded. |