CRFO 210 - Criminalistics I

Institution:

Gannon University

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Description:

3 credits An introduction to Forensic Science course that introduces the non-scientific student as well as the science based student to the field of forensic science through an exploration of its applications to criminal investigations, with clear explanations of the techniques, abilities, and limitations of the modern crime laboratory. Forensic science is the application of science to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by agencies in a criminal justice system. This course will familiarize the student with the most current technologies in forensic analysis that private, police and law enforcement professionals rely on to apprehend criminal perpetrators and to link them through trace evidence to crime scenes. You will also be introduced to the various forensic sciences that make up a typical full service crime laboratory and the role it plays as part of the criminal justice system. The term 'evidence' is defined and in addition this course will provide students with insight into the issues surrounding physical evidence; introduce students to basic concepts and encourage their exploration of the latest websites. Fundamental principles of forensic investigations are established and will be built upon in subsequent courses. Actual cases enable students to see the role of forensic science in criminal investigations, and highlight the integral part forensic science plays in modern criminal investigations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gannon.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 871-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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