Human Sciences
Forensic Science
This introductory Forensic Science course offers the student an opportunity to explore the basics of how and why forensic science is used today around the world. If you have ever watched a Crime Scene Investigation show, this course will teach you about the different types of evidence used and how the evidence is analyzed to draw conclusions
About the course
Course Overview
This introductory Forensic Science course offers the student an opportunity to explore the basics of how and why forensic science is used today around the world. If you have ever watched a Crime Scene Investigation show, this course will teach you about the different types of evidence used and how the evidence is analyzed to draw conclusions. This course covers a wide variety of different types of forensic investigations and reports, and concludes by exploring some of the most famous forensic cases in history.
Textbook: Forensic Science © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Describe forensic sciences and summarize the history of the field.
- Explain the components and procedure of processing a crime scene.
- Describe the proper way to collect evidence and maintain the chain of custody.
- Explain the types of physical evidence that can be collected from a crime scene.
- Explain the importance of physical evidence analysis and objectivity.
- Describe the critical role evidence plays in criminal trials.
- List and explain the many types of commonly used forensic investigations.
Course contents
What You'll Study
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Forensic Sciences
Chapter 2: Collecting Physical Evidence
Chapter 3: Analyzing Physical Evidence
Chapter 4: Investigating the Crime Scene
Chapter 5: Types of Evidence
Chapter 6: Investigative Techniques
Chapter 7: Types of Forensic Investigation Part 1
Chapter 8: Types of Forensic Investigation Part 2
Chapter 9: Forensic Case Studies
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