2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

CJ 214 Criminal Investigation 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Theory of investigation, crime scene conduct, collection and preservation of physical evidence; introduction to criminalistics and crime scene processing; overview of methods used in scientific interpretation of evidence; pursuit of investigative leads; and preparation of evidence for use in the judicial system.

Notes:

This course was previously numbered CJ 314 The Investigative Process I.

CJ 213 Introduction to Criminal Courts 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An examination of the criminal court system and criminal adjudication processes from setting bail through sentencing and appeal. Analysis of the professional roles of prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges and the courtroom work group.

CJ 212 Introduction to Policing 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: CJ 110 or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The role of law enforcement in the criminal justice system and society at large is explored. Emphasis is placed on the history and current practices of policing, the demands and rewards of careers in law enforcement and the dilemma inherent in policing a free society.

CJ 191 Training Seminar (Specific Topic) 1-4 cr.

• Offered: On demand
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course is for criminal justice elective credit and may be applied toward the criminal justice associate of arts or applied science degree programs. This is a training course specifically designed for the topic at hand.

Notes:

No more than 4 credits of CJ 191 and/or CJ 298 may be applied toward the AS or AAS degree programs. CJ 191 and CJ 298 do not apply toward the bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
This course may be taken more than once under a different topic.

CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Perspectives on Society (PERS)

An introduction to the various subcomponents of the justice system: police, courts and corrections. The course will illustrate how these interrelated components result in the administration of justice in a democratic society. Current problems faced by the criminal justice process will be discussed.

CIS 498 Directed Studies in Computer Information Systems 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and College of Business permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual research in computer information systems. Work is supervised through conferences with an adviser.

CIS 497 Directed Studies in Computer Information Systems 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing and College of Business permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Individual research in computer information systems. Work is supervised through conferences with an adviser.

CIS 496 Special Topics in Computer Information Systems 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Designed for juniors and seniors as a service course. Topics dependent on the special interests of students and staff. Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

CIS 495 Special Topics in Computer Information Systems 1-4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Variable topics of current interest. Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs.

CIS 491 Internship in Computer Information Systems 1-8 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Junior standing or instructor's permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Appropriate professional work experience at a computer installation. Students are required to document their work experience and fulfill requirements stipulated upon approval of the internship.