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3.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts of forensic science, the specific career fields which are available and the requirements for each specialty. It will also clarify the duties and responsibilities of numerous careers within the field of forensic science. Additionally, the course will present topics relevant to various types of evidence, which will include the proper procedures, methods and techniques for the collection and preservation of crime scene evidence as well as the subsequent value to the forensic scientist. The course will provide a realistic overview of the processes involved in an investigation from its inception to the final adjudication in court. Finally, the legal considerations regarding forensic evidence will be discussed, including standards for the chain of custody and the evidentiary rules of Frey and Daubert.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed in two segments that will provide students with the current information and technical competency to successfully perform the basic requirements of crime scene photography. It will also prepare the students for more advanced learning in the FS 400 Crime Scene Photography course. Additionally, it will present students with the skills and methodologies used in dealing with suspected criminal activity in the areas of digital evidence recognition, preservation and lawful seizure.
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3.00 Credits
This upper division criminal justice course is designed to provide students with forensic science education in areas such as pathology, traumatic death, toxicology, odontology, anthropology, taphonomy, while incorporating these disciplines with investigative technique and collection of crime scene evidence.
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3.00 Credits
This upper division criminal justice course is designed as a continuation of special topics in Forensic Science (CJ 318). The course curriculum will focus in the areas of analysis of blood serology, identification of biological fluids and stains, techniques of DNA analysis, forensic footwear evidence, questioned documents, basic fire and explosion investigations, forensic psychology, forensic psychiatry, serial offenders: linking cases by modus operandi and signature, criminal personality profiling and legal issues of forensic DNA.
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3.00 Credits
Forensic photography is an essential aspect of crime scene investigation. Photographs are used in many ways to help solve crimes. The student must know proper crime photographic techniques in order to document the circumstances surrounding the case. This is a technical course designed to provide a comprehensive program which illustrates all of the important facets of photography. Since witness statements, evidence identification and crime scene reconstruction may hinge upon proper photographic images, it is imperative to be knowledgeable of every aspect of crime scene photography. This course will guide the student through the evolution of photography from its roots to the sophisticated computer imaging techniques used in law enforcement today. A thorough and comprehensive look at the field of photography/imaging and its relevance to the criminal justice system will be presented. The student will be exposed to class work, group discussions, and ?hands on practical experience with procedures used in the field today.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to familiarize students with the visualization, detection, development and recording of fingerprint impressions. It will concentrate on the use of fingerprints for personal identification, as well as their use in criminal investigations, within our contemporary society. The course will provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a variety of accepted methods and techniques for processing latent fingerprints, including dusting, chemical development and the use of alternate light sources. Additionally, the course will supply students with the necessary fundamentals to pursue advanced courses in forensic sciences.
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3.00 Credits
This course is composed of 3 individual forensic science segments. (A) Trace Evidence will consider fibers, glass, human hair, soil and paint and their proper collection and preservation for analysis. (B) Arson-Firearms will deal with types of fire, their chemistry, causes and relationship to point of origin. The firearms section will address modern firearms, ammunition and laboratory examination of ballistic evidence. (C) Impression Evidence will focus on footprints, tire tracks and tool marks and a variety of casting methods and materials.
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3.00 Credits
This course is composed of 3 individual forensic science segments. (A) Bloodstain Pattern Analysis will focus on three primary areas of physics, namely, Ballistics, trigonometry and fluid dynamics to provide an understanding of the behavior of blood at a crime scene. (B) Crash Management will consist of an in-depth examination of the accepted measurement, calculation and documentation procedures for motor vehicle accidents. (C) Report Writing will present the proper techniques for correctly recording forensic evidence at a crime scene and in a police report for use with a court brief.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed specifically to enhance the student’s knowledge and ability to locate, identify, document, and properly preserve and collect forensic evidence. Using an individual ?hands on methodology, the course will provide students with the opportunity to search mock crime scenes and process various types of potential evidence, including latent fingerprints, hair, fibers, footprints and artificial bloodstains. Proper documentation will be stressed and will incorporate note taking, sketching and crime scene photography. The course will provide a realistic overview of the processes involved in an investigation, from its inception to the final adjudication in court. Additionally, the legal considerations regarding forensic evidence will be discussed, including standards for the chain of custody and the legal ramifications of search warrants and the 4th Amendment. Ultimately, the course goal is to merge the student’s academic knowledge with their practical experiences in a manner that will develop their problem solving abilities and their analytical and critical thinking skills.
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