CHEM2520 General, Organic & Biochemistry II This is the second part of a two part series of General, Organic and Biochemistry. The course will further explore basic principles of organic and biochemistry. The carbonyl, carboxyl, and amine functional groups as well as nucleic acids, energy production and metabolism mechanisms will be covered through theoretical and experimental means. These topics are related to biological chemistry throughout the course as it is a foundation course for students enrolled in health related programs; however, this course is open to all students enrolled in any program. (MnTC Goals 2 & 3) (Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHEM 2518 General, Organic and Biochemistry I) (4 credits: 3 lecture/1 lab) CHIN1230 Chinese Culture This course provides an introduction to the Chinese history, culture, traditional Chinese medicine, communication styles, protocols and customs. The course will also provide an opportunity to learn basic greetings and introductions as well as some basic conversational vocabulary. (Meets MnTC Goals 6 & 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CHIN1240 Beginning Chinese I This course introduces Mandarin Chinese to students with no or little previous experience or knowledge in Chinese language and culture. The course will focus on the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese. Videos and internet will be used to help students learn to speak and understand simple sentences and expression while gaining cultural and linguistic information about the Chinese-speaking world. (MnTC Goal 8) (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CHIN1342 Beginning Chinese II Beginning Chinese II is for students who have completed Beginning Chinese I and wish to continue practicing and refining their skills in Chinese. The course focuses on the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in the Chinese language. Videos and internet will be used to help students further develop communicative skills in Chinese while gaining cultural and linguistic information about the Chinese-speaking world. (MnTC Goal 8) (Prerequisite: CHIN1240 Beginning Chinese I or instructor permission) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CJSP1102 Introduction to Criminal Justice This course provides an overview of the philosophical and historical backgroung of the components and policies that make-up the criminal justice system and their interrelationships in our diverse society. It examines deviant behavior in our society and the roles of law enforcement, courts, corrections and community corrections agencies. (Prerequisite: None) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CJSP1220 Police and Community The objective of the course is to provide an overview of the evolution and history of police to include how society has influenced policing. Examination of the operational structure of law enforcement agencies will enhance the students understanding of the complexity of policing and recognize the challenges with community policing. Understanding topics such as the nature of police work, recruit selection, enforcement of the law, police discretion, community relations, trends and social problems will broaden the students’ awareness of police work in today’s modern society. (Prerequisites: Reading & Writing 3 and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CJSP1230 Introduction to Corrections This course provides an overview of the historical development of the current correctional system. Students will examine the various components of corrections such as theories of punishment, jails and prisons, offenders, institutional security measures, treatment programming, institutional management and community re-entry programming. (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CJSP1245 Domestic Violence and Crisis Intervention Domestic violence and crisis intervention will examine the various types of abuse in families, including children, intimate partners, and the elderly, including how the criminal justice and mental health system repond to such. Theories as to the causes of family violence will be explored, including the characteristics of various types of abusers. Criminal justice, mental health, and societial responses to different forms of domestic violence and mental health issues will be discussed. (Prerequisites: Reading & Writing 3 and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CJSP2104 Introduction to Criminology/Criminal Behavior This course provides an introductory overview of the basic concepts, issues, causation, theories, application of theories, and methodology to examine crime and criminal behavior. Students will examine how the various componenets of the criminal justice system respond to the challenges of crime and criminal behavior within our society. (Prerequisites: Reading & Writing 3 and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CJSP2110 Juvenile Justice/Delinquency The course provides an overview of the evolution, history, theories and societal response associated with the juvenile justice system. Topics such as youth in crisis, delinquency, interventions, treatment philosophy and programming, role of professionals and the juvenile justice systems will be examined. (Prerequisites: Reading & Writing 3 and Introduction to Criminal Justice) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CJSP2120 Community Corrections/Probation and Parole This course presents an overview of Community Corrections: history, philosophy, definitions, strategies, programs, operations and management. An emphasis on correctional research and statistics that provide the foundation for community corrections principles and community corrections programs will be discussed. Learning objectives will include a detailed understanding of community-based sentencing alternatives as well as policies and procedures that embed quality assurance practices into community-based correctional operations. (Prerequisites: College Writing I and either Introduction to Criminal Justice or Introduction to Corrections) (3 Credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) CJSP2140 Special Topics: Crime Victims and Computer Crimes Crime Victims surveys victimology as an area within the study of criminal justice. Theories and viewpoints on the role of victim precipitation in crime, and societal reactions such as victim blame are discussed. Victimization patterns in crimes such as homicide, domestic violence, and child abuse are examined. Treatment of victims by the justice system, and issues regarding victims’ rights are described. Computer Crimes is designed to expose future practitioners to internet and other computer-facilitated criminal behavior and determine appropriate responses for law enforcement. This course will examine various ways the use of computer technology has evolved in the commission of criminal behavior such as online child exploitation, identity theft, and cyber bullying. Included is an understanding of the responses of social services and the criminal justice system to Course Descriptions 117
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