Grade Only. [Recommended Preparation: AJ 111 or equivalent; RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.] Provides an overview of historical development and philosophy of criminal law and key constitutional provisions. Includes study of legal definitions, classification of crime, legal research, case law methodology, and concepts of law as a social force. Also provides study of important criminal statutes and their relevant application in the criminal justice system. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID AJ 120]