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Nov 04, 2026
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CRIM 113 - Criminal Investigation
PREREQUISITES: CRIM 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems .
PROGRAM: Criminal Justice
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2025
This course is a study of the elements and techniques of criminal investigations. Primary aspects include crime scene examination, collection of evidence and search for witnesses, developing and questioning suspects, and protecting the integrity of physical evidence found at the scene and while in transit to a forensic science laboratory. Procedures for the use and control of informants, inquiries keyed to basic leads, and other information-gathering activity and chain of custody procedures will also be reviewed.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Summarize criminal investigations and investigative procedures in terms of scientific and technological concepts.
- Apply the appropriate concepts and skills used during interviews and interrogations.
- Differentiate between investigative typologies related to offenses, offenders, and victims.
- Apply investigative report writing skills.
- Explain the application of the fundamentals of criminal investigation to specific crimes.
- Assess the role of “basic leads” in the identification of suspects.
- Identify the legal significance and integrity of evidence in relation to all aspects of criminal investigation.
- Discuss ethical awareness in criminal investigation.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Investigative note taking
- Crime scene investigation procedures
- Crime scene elements
- Investigation goals and objectives
- Information sources
- Interviews and interrogations
- Criminalistics laboratory
- Search procedures and techniques
- Crime scene photography
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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