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CPT 298 Senior Networking Capstone Project
3 Credits (1 Lecture 2 Lab 0 Shop)
5 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture. .4 Hrs. Lab) *15 wks
Students taking this course will use all of the
hardware and networking skills they have accumulated
thus far to create realistic networks that
duplicate the types of hardware, software, configuration,
and troubleshooting problems they
might encounter in an employment scenario.
Students will begin the semester by build ing the
platform computers from parts, and culminate
with the confi guration and trou bleshooting of
user account, rights, and applications. Students
will perform all cabling, install all hardware,
oper ating systems and applications, as well as,
trou bleshoot network issues. Co/prerequi sites:
CPT 266, at least one networking elective, instructor
permission.
Criminal Justice (CRJ)
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is designed to provide an overview
of the legal system in America, including the history
and evolution of law enforcement and the
criminal law, to the present status of the criminal
justice sys tem. Topics discussed will include the
pur poses and goals of the criminal justice system;
the history and evolution of the criminal law
and the legal process; the role of law enforcement
in a democratic society; the balancing of
individual rights versus the protection of society;
the manner in which the criminal justice system
confronts terror ism; and the development and
current sta tus of justice policy. The course will
examine in signifi cant detail the three pri mary
components which comprise the crim inal justice
system: law enforcement, adjudication, and corrections.
Juvenile jus tice and its purposes and
goals will also be discussed. A criminal background
check is required for all CRJ courses.
CRJ 110 Introduction to Corrections
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is designed to provide an overview of
the historical background of corrections. Topics
discussed will include: the goal and purposes of
corrections; the various past and current philosophies
of corrections; the concepts and issues
that determine the necessity for the development
of the Maine Correctional Standards; the
legal issues in corrections; the princi ples and
issues of the Constitutional Law as it pertains to
the 1st, 4th, 8th, and 14th Amendments and the
rights of inmates; the structure and functions of
incarceration; Probation and Parole Agencies,
Manage ment and treatment programs; and the
dif ferences between. A criminal background
check is required for all CRJ courses.
CRJ 122 Criminal Law
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course deals with the application and
philosophy of criminal law, with a focus on the
applicability of the statutory law. The goals and
purposes of the criminal justice system will be
examined. The formulation of the substantive
law and limitations on that authority will be studied.
A criminal background check is required for
all CRJ courses.
CRJ 201 Civil Liberties
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Constitutional Laws examines the constitutional
aspects of the American criminal justice process,
including search and seizure, arrest, interrogation,
trial and appeal.
CRJ 210 The Juvenile Justice System
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course will examine the Juvenile Jus tice
system in America, including its history, philosophy
and development, along with future challenges
the system must con front. The rights of
Juveniles in the Ameri can Juvenile Justice System
will be thoroughly explored and discussed.
Differ ences between the adult criminal system
and juvenile offender treatment will be ana lyzed.
The problems facing youth as well as the impact
of cultural, sociological and other forces will be
examined. Other soci eties’ treatment of youthful
offenders will be compared and contracted with
the Ameri can system. Appropriate punishment
of juvenile offenders, including community programs
and institutionalization, will be studied.
The class will explore in depth the challenges
facing the juvenile justice sys tem and discuss
ways in which the system might be improved
and advanced. Other modalities such as outside
speakers, films and/or field trips may be utilized
during the curse to assist students in more fully
inte grating the concepts explored. Prerequi site:
CRJ 101. A criminal background check is required
for all CRJ courses.
CRJ 212 Criminal Investigation and Report
Writing
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course is designed to teach students proper
methods in which to prepare a case for possible
court presentation. Included in the course will be
appropriate information Gathering techniques;
report writing; and pre-court preparation. Proper
courtroom procedures, witness styles and behavior
will also be discussed. Prerequisite: CRJ
101.
CRJ 220 Police Operations
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
This course concerned with providing the student
with an understanding of the role police
play in today’s society. Prerequisite: CRJ 101
CRJ 225 Race and Ethnicity Issues in Law
Enforcement
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
The course examines the impact of cultural
diversity on law enforcement to include a discussion
of cultural awareness, bias, prejudice,
training, recruitment and cross cultural communication.
Police challenges in engaging with
specific racial/ethnic groups are examined, to
include Asian/Pacific Americans, African-Americans,
Latino/Hispanic Americans, Arab Americans,
Native Americans and others. Homeland
security concerns, racial profi ling and hate
crimes are also addressed.
CRJ 230 Independent Study
3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop)
3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks
Student will complete a specialized course of
study administered by an outside of CMCC
training vendor or complete a self directed independent
study on a topic of interest.
CRJ 240 Criminal Justice Internship (3
Credit Hours)
CRJ 240 Criminal Justice Internship (6
Credit Hours)
In this course, a student is placed with a criminal
justice agency and is supervised by the criminal
justice internship coordinator. This internship is
graded pass/fail and earns a student 3–6 hours
of course credit. To participate in the internship,
students must have completed at least two semesters
and be in their second year at CMCC.
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