This course is designed especially for students with pre-law or paralegal interests and complements the upper division substantive law courses. An introduction to the logic and techniques of social science research with computer applications, examination of the structure of scientific inquiry, methods utilized to analyze information, with emphasis placed upon the interpretation of that information. Required of all PS and CJ majors. This course introduces the student to the characteristics of international terrorism, the causes of terrorism, and the control of terrorism. Throughout, students are presented key concepts to which they can refer for analyzing the future of international terrorism.
Forensic anthropology is the application of anthropological techniques to solving criminal cases.
Instruction will be given in the application of archeological techniques to crime scene investigation and removal of physical evidence from that scene. The major thrust of the course, however is the study of human physical remains in order to provide a positive identification of the victim. This includes determination of the sex, age, race, stature, and other identifying characteristics of the subject. The class will consist of thirty hours of lecture and thirty hours of laboratory instruction for the semester. Managerial, psychological, sociological and political-ideological theories relating to crime and justice are reviewed.