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Bert Ouderkirk

Chair:

Administration of Justice Studies

Residential Faculty - Administration of Justice

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Administration of Justice Studies

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bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu

Classes Taught

Fall 2021

AJS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice					3 Credits
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course unless noted.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
21740	Dobson Campus SC 28W	In Person Lecture	08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021	TuTh	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Class Started
21740	Book Information

AJS213	Evidence Technology/Fingerprints					3 Credits
Fundamental principles and processes of fingerprints to include identification, interpretation, and classification. In addition, students will apply fingerprinting latent fingerprint developing, preservation of evidence and the chain of custody. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24255	Dobson Campus SC 23W	In Person Lecture	08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021	MoWe	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Closed
24255	Book Information

AJS215	Criminalistics: Physical Evidence					3 Credits
The scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence with emphasis on scientific investigation, recognition, collection, and preservation of evidence. Topics include fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, firearms identification, paint chips and arson. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
23440	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021			Closed
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 23440 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu
	Book Information
21753	Dobson Campus SC 23W	In Person Lecture	08/24/2021 - 12/17/2021	TuTh	7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Class Started
21753	Book Information

AJS225	Criminology					3 Credits
Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders. Required in the AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course, unless otherwise indicated
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
21763	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/23/2021 - 10/15/2021			Class Ended
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 21763 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

AJS275	Criminal Investigation I					3 Credits
Introduction to the theory of criminal investigation. Examines crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing, and basic investigative techniques. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course, unless otherwise indicated
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
21752	Dobson Campus SC 28W	In Person Lecture	08/23/2021 - 12/17/2021	MoWe	1:30 PM - 2:45 PM	Class Started
21752	Book Information

Winter Intersession 2021

AJS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice					3 Credits
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course except for Winter Intersession.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
29073	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	12/20/2021 - 01/14/2022			Open 16 of 25 Seats Available
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 29073 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu Winter Intersession Classes
	Book Information

AJS225	Criminology					3 Credits
Study of deviance, society's role in defining behavior; theories of criminality and the economic, social, and psychological impact of crime; relationships between statistics and crime trends. Examines crime victimization and the various types of crime and categories of offenders. Required in the AJS curriculum. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
29074	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	12/20/2021 - 01/14/2022			Open 21 of 25 Seats Available
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 29074 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu Winter Intersession Classes
	Book Information

Spring 2022

AJS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice					3 Credits
An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons, probation and parole departments, and community corrections agencies. Covers the history of the criminal justice system, terminology and career opportunities. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course except for Winter Intersession.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27548	Dobson Campus SC 28W	In Person Lecture	01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022	TuTh	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Open 19 of 25 Seats Available
27548	Book Information
29562	Dobson Campus	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022			Open 23 of 25 Seats Available
	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Class 29562 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

AJS109	Substantive Criminal Law					3 Credits
Covers philosophy of legal sanctions and historical development from the common law to modern American criminal law, classifications of crimes, elements of and parties to crimes, general definition of crimes, common defenses utilized. Includes specific offenses and the essential elements of each offense. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27556	Dobson Campus SC 28W	In Person Lecture	01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022	TuTh	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Open 17 of 25 Seats Available
27556	Book Information

AJS192	Serial Killers And Mass Murderers					3 Credits
The study of serial killers, mass murderers and their victims. Examines the history and frequency of these crimes, profiles the killers and their victims, explores theories of causation, and discusses the problems and techniques of investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
35181	Dobson Campus SC 23W	In Person Lecture	01/19/2022 - 05/13/2022	MoWe	9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Open 13 of 25 Seats Available
35181	Book Information

AJS215	Criminalistics: Physical Evidence					3 Credits
The scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence with emphasis on scientific investigation, recognition, collection, and preservation of evidence. Topics include fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, firearms identification, paint chips and arson. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
29282	Dobson Campus SC 23W	In Person Lecture	01/18/2022 - 05/13/2022	TuTh	7:30 AM - 8:45 AM	Open 17 of 25 Seats Available
29282	Book Information

AJS275	Criminal Investigation I					3 Credits
Introduction to the theory of criminal investigation. Examines crime scene procedures, case preparation, interviewing, and basic investigative techniques. Prerequisites: None. Course fees include online access to class materials including textbooks required to complete this course.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
29564	Dobson Campus SC 28W	In Person Lecture	01/19/2022 - 05/13/2022	MoWe	12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Open 19 of 25 Seats Available
29564	Book Information

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