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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-23-1993 |
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AJS119
1993 Fall – 1994 Summer II |
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3.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 3.7 Load Occ |
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Computer
Applications in Justice Studies |
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Provides literacy in microcomputer applications in major
areas of the criminal justice system. Examines availability and uses of
current software packages in criminal justice work. Provides hands-on
experience with appropriate integrated software packages pertaining to
justice studies. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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AJS119 1993
Fall – 1994 Summer II |
Computer Applications in Justice Studies |
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Describe the use of computers in the criminal justice
system. (I) |
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Describe the various types of computers available for use
with integrated software packages used in justice studies. (II) |
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Describe the hardware and software components of a
microcomputer system. (II) |
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Describe the capabilities of the major types of
microcomputers. (II) |
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Describe the uses of various integrated software packages
in criminal justice work. (III) |
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Use a microcomputer and appropriate software packages to
conduct justice studies, investigations, and research. (IV) |
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Use a microcomputer and appropriate software packages to
access justice data banks, keep records, and write reports. (IV) |
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Identify and explain differences among various justice
agencies' data storage and information availability. (IV) |
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Determine software need and current availability for
criminal investigations, security, and law enforcement operations. (IV, V) |
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Identify sources of information about current software
packages available for use in justice studies. (V) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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AJS119 1993
Fall – 1994 Summer II |
Computer Applications in Justice Studies |
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I. Overview of Criminal
Justice Uses of Computer II. Types of Computers and
How They Function in Criminal Justice Studies A. Macrocomputers
B. Minicomputers C. Microcomputers III. Integrated Software
Packages A. Uses in Justice Studies B. Uses in Criminal
Investigation IV. Using the Microcomputer
and Software Packages in Justice Work A. Access data banks B. Apply a computer
security system C. Develop models for
simulation and planning D. Correlate investigation
data with other agencies E. Develop methods of
investigation F. Analyze criminal
evidence G. Record keeping and
report writing V. Review Current Software
Packages Used in Justice Work A. Newsletters B. Trade magazines |