FS 350 - Forensic Photography

Institution:

Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Description:

Introduction to photographic techniques use in the various forensic sciences. Emphasis will be placed on crime scene photography, beginning with general scene photos followed by detailed, often macro photography. Included will be fingerprint photography, fluorescence and luminescence photography of body fluids and latent fingerprints, and photography of laser beams in bullet trajectory cases. The use of filters will be stressed. Methods of "painting with light" will be discussed for largeoutdoor scenes. Students will also receive instruction in photo microscopy. Student must be familiar with the SLR format camera. Prerequisites: FS 330, FS 333 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chaminade.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 735-4711

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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