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Friction Ridge Analysis

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
CJC 245 Friction Ridge Analysis 2 3 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: CJC 111
Effective Term: Spring 2000

This course introduces the basic elements of fingerprint technology and techniques applicable to the criminal justice field. Topics include the history and meaning of fingerprints, pattern types and classification, filing sequence, searching and referencing. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and demonstrate the fundamental techniques of basic fingerprint technology.

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