CJS 136 - History of Homicide

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Provides a historical examination and analysis of homicide. Explores the differences between homicide and murder and analyzes the different degrees of murder. Examines theories on the motives for homicide, murder, mass murder and serial murders. Studies the historical application of the law to homicide and murder cases. Explores how well the criminal justice system works with homicide and other capital crimes. Examines the detection, investigation and prosecution of murder cases, including the analysis of forensic evidence in homicide cases to determine cause of death.

Note: Credit will not be given for CJS 136 and also LGS 136.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Define homicide.
Define murder.
Describe and discuss the history of homicide.
Describe and discuss the history of murder and manslaughter.
Describe and discuss the trends and patterns of homicide in the 20th century United States.
Describe and discuss theories of homicide.
Describe and discuss mass murderers.
Describe and discuss serial murderers.
Describe and discuss homicides among selected populations.
Describe and explain laws relating to homicide and the crime of murder.
Describe and discuss methods of detection, investigation and prosecution in murder cases.