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Bert Ouderkirk

Residential Faculty - Administration of Justice

Administration of Justice Studies

Administration of Justice Studies

480-461-7142

Classes Taught

Summer 2020

AJS113 Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices 3 Credits
Focus on changing the distribution of crime opportunities rather than offender motivation. Topics include application of situational crime prevention strategies, problem-oriented crime control approaches, hot spots policing, defensible space, and crime prevention through defensible space. Prerequisites: None.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16983
Dobson Campus
Lecture
06/29/2020 - 07/30/2020

Class Ended

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 16983 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu.

AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3 Credits
Introduces and explores ethical issues and the justice system. Focuses on ethics and the law, the police, courts and corrections. Reviews ethical theory, concepts and practices as they relate to administration of justice. Explores issues of how media/social media shape ethics. Encourages critical thinking and value decision making in criminal justice system situations. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16977
Dobson Campus
Lecture
05/26/2020 - 06/25/2020

Class Ended

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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.

Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu.

AJS200 Current Issues In Criminal Justice 3 Credits
Examines current issues, techniques and trends in the Criminal Justice System. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16982
Dobson Campus
Lecture
06/29/2020 - 07/30/2020

Class Ended

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 16982 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu
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.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16976
Dobson Campus
Lecture
05/26/2020 - 06/25/2020

Class Ended

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 16976 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu.

Fall 2020

AJS200 Current Issues In Criminal Justice 3 Credits
Examines current issues, techniques and trends in the Criminal Justice System. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] 
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
38676
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Open

2 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 38676 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu
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
36249
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020
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Closed
Special Class Meeting Information
Location Start End Days Times
SC 23W9/3/2020 Th 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
SC 23W10/22/2020 Th 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
SC 23W12/10/2020 Th 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
SC 28W9/3/2020 Th 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
SC 28W10/22/2020 Th 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
SC 28W12/10/2020 Th 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 36249 Students may contact instructor at: Students may contact instructor at bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
35203
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020
Th

Open

7 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 35203 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu

33159
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Open

14 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 33159 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu

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.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33157
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Closed

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 33157 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu

33164
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Open

10 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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.

students may contact instructor at bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu

33171
Dobson Campus
Lecture
08/24/2020 - 12/18/2020

Open

18 of 25
Seats Available

Notes: This is an On Your Time 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 33171 Students may contact instructor at: bert.ouderkirk@mesacc.edu

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