This course offers an overview of the historical development, philosophy, and content of California and federal criminal law and constitutional provisions. The course reviews constitutional rights, definitions, classification of crimes, elements of criminal offenses, and their application to the criminal justice system. Legal research, methodology, and concepts of law as a social, religious and historical force will be examined. California statutes related to laws of arrest, crimes against persons, and crimes involving property are explored in detail. Case law and current media reports will be utilized to enhance the students' understanding of criminal law. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: CJ V01. Recommended Prep: ENGL V01A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

This course is a historical and contemporary analysis of criminal homicide. Using actual case studies, students will examine the nature and extent of murder, including serial murder and sex-crime-related murder. Victimology, suspect profiling, and investigative techniques will also be assessed in relation to current and appropriate investigative procedures for the identification, collection, preservation, and presentation of evidence from a homicide crime scene. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: CJ V01 and CJ V08. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.