Credits
This is a 3-credit course.
Description
This course is structured to introduce the basic disciplines of forensic science. The course is composed of 12 modules.
Prerequisites
Please review our recommended course order.
Topics
| Module | Topic |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | History and Nature of Forensic Science |
| Module 2 | Crime Scene Investigation |
| Module 3 | Latent Prints |
| Module 4 | Trace Evidence |
| Module 5 | Biological Evidence |
| Module 6 | Forensic DNA Analysis |
| Module 7 | Illicit Drugs |
| Module 8 | Forensic Toxicology |
| Module 9 | Firearms and Toolmarks |
| Module 10 | Death Investigation |
| Module 11 | Questioned Documents |
| Module 12 | Fire and Explosive Examination |
Recommended Materials
Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques
Author: Stuart H. James, Jon J. Nordby Ph.D., Suzanne Bell
Publisher: CRC; 5th edition, 2019Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1138048126
ISBN-10: 1138048127
Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group LLC, Routledge
http://www.crcpress.com
Criminalistics: Forensic Science, Crime and Terrorism, 5th Edition
Author: James Girard, published 2021 by Jones & Bartlett
ISBN-13: 978-1284211450
ISBN-10: 1284211452
Library Access
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