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CRJU-4160

3 hours

International and Domestic Terrorism

–Sp

This course will introduce the student to the reality of domestic

and international terrorism from a historical and contemporary

perspective. Topics for consideration and study will include

the mind and characteristics of the terrorist, the distinction

between domestic and international terriorism, the religious

terrorist contrasted with the political terrorist, the weapons of the

terrorist, the United States government’s efforts to control and/

or eradicate terrorism, and future predictions relative to terrorist

activity. Crosslisted INTL and CRJU.

Prerequisites: CRJU-1310

Introduction to Criminal Justice.

(odd years)

CRJU-4200 Police Administration

–Fa

3 hours

Focuses on contemporary policing issues and related

administrative matters from the perspective of executive

leadership. Emphasis on management of organizational resources

regarding basic line and staff functions. Consideration is given to

contemporary issues of community-oriented policing and federal

legislative mandates. Case study is utilized.

Prerequisite: CRJU-

1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice.

CRJU-4320 Criminal Investigation

–Fa

3 hours

Focuses on criminal investigative methods, identification

procedures, crime scene search, categories of physical evidence,

evidence collection and preservation, sources of information,

interviews, and interrogations.

Prerequisite: CRJU-1310

Introduction to Criminal Justice.

CRJU-4440 Special Topics-Criminal Justice

1–3 hours

Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History

that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest.

CRJU-4500 Comparative Criminal Justice

–Sp

3 hours

This course has been developed to provide students basic

knowledge and understanding of criminal justice from an

international/comparative perspective. The course will consist

of study of historical legal traditions and the influence of those

traditions on modern criminal justice processes and transnational

criminal justice agencies.

Prerequisites: CRJU-1310 Introduction

to Criminal Justice.

(odd years)

CRJU-4630

3 hours

American Constitutional Law — Civil Liberties and Rights

–Sp

The United States Constitution defines the powers and scope

of the American government and delineates the rights and

liberties retained by the American people. This course focuses on

the Supreme Court’s interpretation of those rights and liberties

by examining the Court’s decisions in their legal and historical

contexts. Crosslisted as POLS.

Prerequisites: GSS-1100 Politics

and American Culture

CRJU-4900 Research Issues in Criminal Justice

–Fa

3 hours

This is a capstone course for criminal justice majors. The course

will usually focus on a significant issue in contemporary criminal

justice. Major papers will be presented by individual students

on sub-categories of the primary topic. Additionally, the course

will prepare a project that will be presented in a public forum.

Prerequisite: senior status as a CRJU major.

(Fee: $100)

CRJU-4960

1–3 hours

Independent Study in Criminal Justice

Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students

may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general

information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent

study provides a logical way to complete required hours not

obtained in normal sequencing.

Prerequisite: permission of the

instructor.

Geography (GEO)

GEO-3040

3 hours

History and Politics of the British Isles and Canada

–Sp

This course examines three countries: the United Kingdom,

the Republic of Ireland, and Canada. After an extensive topical

history along with a discussion of major prime ministers

who served in the 19th and 20th centuries, this course also

investigates contemporary issues including foreign policy, recent

political debates, secessionist problems in Scotland and Quebec,

membership in the European Union, and the ongoing structural

changes to government. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, and POLS.

(even years)

GEO-3080 History of Russia and Eastern Europe

–Fa

3 hours

The course will cover not only Soviet history but also major

events of Russian history up to the Bolshevik Revolution. Soviet

history will be studied in detail, with attention given to the

development of non-Russian peoples in the empire. The political,

economic, social, and foreign policy aspects of Soviet history will

all be covered, emphasizing Perestroika and the Soviet collapse.

Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS

GEO-3200 History and Politics of Latin America

–Fa

3 hours

Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, social,

and diplomatic developments that have shaped contemporary

Latin America. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (even

years)

GEO-3210 History and Politics of Asia

–Sp

3 hours

Study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and

diplomatic developments of Asia from the 18th century to the

present. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL, or POLS. (odd years)

GEO-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East

–Sp

3 hours

Analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, and

social forces, such as religion and nationalism, that have shaped

the contemporary Middle Eastern states. Crosslisted as GEO,

HIST, INTL, or POLS.

GEO-3230 History and Politics of Western Europe

–Sp

3 hours

This course will cover the development of Western European

history and politics from approximately the year 1900 to the

present. Concentration will be on the great European powers,

but will include the smaller states. The political, economic, and

social histories of the nations of Europe will be covered, as well as

several macro-European issues. Crosslisted as GEO, HIST, INTL,

or POLS. (odd years)

GEO-3510

3 hours

World Regional Geography —Western Hemisphere

–Fa

Spatial survey of various regions in the western hemisphere

with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political

developments in relation to the geographical environment.

GEO-3520

3 hours

World Regional Geography — Eastern Hemisphere

–Sp

Survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an

emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in

relation to the geographical environment.

GEO-4440 Special Topics-Geography

1–3 hours

Investigation of specific topics in Social Science and History

that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest.

GEO-4920

1–3 hours

Independent Study in Geography

Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students

may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general

information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent

study provides a logical way to complete required hours not

obtained in normal sequencing.

Prerequisite: permission of the

instructor.

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

CRJU-4160 – GEO-4920