CJ 4115. Friction Ridge Analysis (4) (3 hr lecture, 1 hr lab) Legal and s dentine methodology behind detection, identification, development, recovery, preservation, analysis and comparison of fingerprints. Prerequisites: CJ 4110 or instructor approval. CJ 4120. Advanced Methods in Forensic Science (4) (3 hr lecture, 1 hr lab) Topics in forensic instrumentation, trace evidence, pattern evidence, biological and chemical evidence. Prerequisite: CJ 4110 or instructor approval. CJ 4160. Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities (3) This course critically examines the 5th and 6th Amendments to the United States Constitution, emphasizing the right to counsel, right to silence and right against self-incrimination. It examines citizens rights and officer's responsibility and liability in connedion with those rights. CJ 4200. Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice (3) Critically examines selected criminal justice ethical issues such as capital punishment, official corruption, use of deadly force, discretion and deception by the police. Prerequisite: CJ SS1010. CJ 4300. History of Law Enforcement (3) An introduction to the history of America's law enforcement organizations, stressing the development, community issues, and organizational designs. The early leaders in policing and the early crime problems in America will be discussed and studied. From slave patrols prior to the Civil War to the U.S. Marshals of the old west, police development issues will be presented. CJ 4700. Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (3) Compares United States criminal justice system with other international systems from throughout the world. Prerequisite: CJ SS1010. CJ 4810. Experimental Course (1-3) This number is used for newly developed experimental courses. CJ 4830. Directed Readings and Special Projects (1-3) Assigned reading or projed with evaluation by faculty member. Requires approval of the Department Chair. CJ 4860. Criminal Justice Field Experience (3) Fidd experience with dry, county, and state criminal justice agencies. Junior or Senior standing and CJ majors only. Students may take this course for a combined total of six (6) credit hours, with consent of instructor. CJ 4900. Current Issues in Criminal Justice (3) In-depth study of current theoretical issues in criminal justice. Specific offering will be identified by name and will be listed on student's transcript with authorized credit. May be taken multiple times under new topic. CJ 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (See CJ 2920 for description.) CJ 4950. Field Trips/Travel Study (1-6) Designed to provide students with access to both national and international law enforcement agencies, prisons, detention centers, courts and institutions dealing with criminals and delinquents - male and female. Field trips include 2-3 weeks of intense instruction and then 3-5 days of on-site visits, interviews, and lectures by practitioners in the field. Course may be repeated for a total of six (6) hours of criminal justice credit. Additional hours will be counted toward 120 elective hours of study. 379 CJ 4980. Research Methods in Criminal Justice (3) Emphasis on the practical application of basic research practices to law enforcement and corrections problems. Prerequisites: CJ SS1010, either CJ 3600 or SOC 3600 or PSY 3600 or GERT 3600, and junior or senior standing. CJ 4990. Criminal Justice Seminar An in-depth exploration of selected issues and dilemmas surrounding the criminal justice field. Prerequisites: Criminal Justice major core course requirements and senior standing. PROGRAM Economics I he Department of Economics is described in the John B. Goddard School of Business 8c Economics section of the catalog and offers two different degree programs. The career field selected will determine the educational goals a student must set and will be an important element in deciding which of the many avenues towards a bachelor's degree available in economics is best suited for you. The Bachelor's Degree with a General Economics Major is described in this, the Social Science section of the catalog. See the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics section of the catalog for a complete description of the programs leading to a Bachelor's Degree with a Business Economics Major. Economics provides general analysis of dedsion making where resource constraints are present. Within the Social Sciences, the fidd of economics is perhaps the most rigorous in terms of the use and application of mathematical and statistical reasoning. Students with a bachelors degree in economics are generally prepared to take entry levd jobs in any area of business, but are particularly prepared for jobs that call for data analysis, pricing, purchasing, and report writing. Economists are often employed in private business firms in the financial, retailing, and industrial sedors. A complete career guide is available from the department chairperson. A degree in General Economics is also regarded by graduate business schools as excellent preparation for advanced work toward an MBA, as well as advanced degrees in other business related disciplines such as human resource management, public administration, finance, and international business. Students seeking an advanced degree in economics, law, other social and behavioral sciences, urban and regional planning, actuarial science, etc., should also investigate the Business Economics Major described in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics section of the catalog. general economics major Social Science Emphasis bachelors degree (bs} » Program Prerequisite: Not required. » Minor: See specific programs. » Grade Requirements: Candidates for the bachelor of science degree must complete all prerequisite and required business and economics courses with a grade of "C-" or higher. In addition, the overall business and economics GPA must be 2.5 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above). Admission Requirements Acceptance to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics is required for all business majors, minors, emphases and certificates. To be admitted, General Economics majors must register for ECON 2899 (for non-business Economics majors only). General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning 8 Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS/BIS ESL LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science 8 Technology AUSV/ATTC CMT CEET/EE CS MFET/ETM MET DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities MPC/MENG COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business 8 Econ MBA MACC/MTAX ACTG BS AD/FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT/MED CHF AT/HLTH NUTR/PEP/REC HPHP COURSES ATHL/PE EDUC Heaifh Professions MHA/MSN MSRS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM MLS NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog