FSCS 460 - Forensic Photography

Institution:

University of Baltimore

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Description:

Familiarizes students with, and provides a basic understanding of, the camera (35mm, digital and video) with respect to crime scene analysis. Using photographic techniques, students will learn how to document a crime scene and pertinent physical evidence including tire impressions, shoe prints, latent prints and blood spatter. In addition, students will explore available light, flash, flash fill and painting-by-light processes. Students will learn how to construct and maintain a photographic log and how to enter photographs into court as evidence. Students will create a portfolio of their work. Laboratory fee required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ubalt.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 837-4200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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