I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Ballistic and Firearms Identification

2. Course Prefix & Number:
CRJU 2112

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

4. Course Description:

This course is a study of internal and external ballistics and their relationships to criminal investigations. Included in the coursework will be comprehensive analysis of projectile striation operational signatures, projectile impact signatures, and gunshot powder residue analysis, both spectrographically and reproductions. Students will be required to complete an investigatory process that includes testimony in mock court.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.