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CSM 101 Criminalistics
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Focuses on awareness and identification of both physical and biological evidence associated with crime scenes, with an
emphasis on scientific analysis. Includes discussion on fingerprints, ballistics, DNA and blood evidence, hair and fibers, tool
marks, bite marks, glass fragments, handwriting analysis, the scientific technology behind the investigative process, safety
issues, and the future of criminalistics.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CSM 102 Crime Scene Photography
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Focuses on the specific skills needed to photograph various types of crime scene situations. Includes 1:1 photography,
trace evidence, proper use of photographic equipment for crime scene investigations, and photographing post mortem
injuries.
Prerequisite(s): CSM 100.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CSM 103 Latent Processing
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Focuses on the techniques involved in developing latent fingerprints. Includes physical characteristics, types of
fingerprints, principles of fingerprinting, fingerprint collection, fingerprint surfaces, and the photography of latent prints.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CSM 104 Fingerprint Identification
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Provides in-depth study and analysis of fingerprints and their comparative value. Includes fingerprinting history, basic
pattern types, identification standards and protocols, fingerprint pattern interpretations, and classification systems.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CSM 105 Blood Pattern Documentation
.5 cr. hrs. .5 periods (.5 lec.)
Focuses on awareness of evidentiary value associated with bloodstain interpretation and the importance of proper
photographic documentation. Includes discussion on stain and flow patterns, surface considerations, photographing blood
patterns, health hazards, and blood detection presumptive tests.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CSM 106 Ballistics
.5 cr. hrs. .5 periods (.5 lec.)
Foscuses on firearms, safety and basic evidence collection in crime scene management. Includes firearms and ammunition
recognition and identification, ammunition components and homemade bombs. Also includes the scientific technology
involved in comparative analysis.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
CSM 107 Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing
.5 cr. hrs. .5 periods (.5 lec.)
Focuses on general court practices expected of a crime scene investigator. Includes extensive use of mock/moot trial
methods to prepare students for court cases. Also includes developing complete and accurate case reports, tools used by
defense attorneys, cross examination, and pre-trial interviews.
Information: This course emphasizes writing skills.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
Culinary Arts
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
CRIME SCENE MANAGEMENT — CULINARY ARTS
CUL 101 Principles of Restaurant Operations
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Fundamentals of operating and managing small and large restaurants. Includes concept development, menu development,
budgeting and controlling costs, financing and leasing, legal and tax matters, defining jobs and organizing the restaurant,
staffing the restaurant, employment training and development, equipment in the kitchen, restaurant marketing, marketing
plan, sales and promotion, food purchasing, and customer relations.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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