Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SDCM-0126 Organization's ID: Criminal Justice 106 Organization: Study.com, LLC Location: Online Length: 38 hours (16 weeks) Dates Offered: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2026 11/1/2020 - 5/31/2023 9/1/2020 - 10/31/2020 10/1/2017 - 8/31/2020 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Forensics Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to provide the introduction to the fundamental concepts of forensic science. Learning Outcomes: describe how forensic science is being applied to new types of evidentiary material such as DNA and computers Analyze the ramifications of using forensic science on new types of evidentiary materials in the criminal justice system Explain and evaluate a topic in forensic science, research and analyze that topic further and produce a cogent research paper on the subject Examine the history of forensic science and how it is used currently in the criminal justice system. Describe forensic science's role in the larger criminal justice system Understand, list, and discuss the responsibilities and procedures of persons conducting forensic examinations of crime scenes Understand the different broad categories of physical evidence Match and discuss the best analytical techniques to each physical evidence category And describe how forensic science is being applied to new types of evidentiary material such as DNA and computers Analyze the ramifications of using forensic science on new types of evidentiary materials in the criminal justice system Explain and evaluate a topic in forensic science, research and analyze that topic further and produce a cogent research paper on the subject Examine the history of forensic science and how it is used currently in the criminal justice system Describe forensic science's role in the larger criminal justice system Understand, list, and discuss the responsibilities and procedures of persons conducting forensic examinations of crime scenes Understand the different broad categories of physical evidence Match and discuss the best analytical techniques to each physical evidence category General Topics: Introduction to Forensic Science Physical Evidence & Crime Scene Reconstruction Conducting Death Investigations Trace Evidence in Hair & Fibers Fingerprint Analysis & Collection Types & Uses of Microscopes Firearms, Tool Marks & Impression Evidence Drugs & Substances in Forensic Science Forensic Toxicology Physical Evidence Analysis Forensic Serology Basics of DNA in Forensic Science Fire & Explosion Investigations Computer & Mobile Device Forensics Forensic Document Analysis Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Written Papers Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Study.com, LLC Accounting 101: Financial Accounting (SDCM-0075) Accounting 102: Introduction to Managerial Accounting (SDCM-0076) Accounting 201: Intermediate Financial Accounting I (SDCM-0124) Accounting 202: Intermediate Accounting II (SDCM-0152) Accounting 301: Applied Managerial Accounting (SDCM-0077) Accounting 302: Advanced Accounting (SDCM-0078) Accounting 303: Cost Accounting (SDCM-0105) Analytics 103: Intro to Relational Databases & SQL (SDCM-0240) Art 103: History of Western Art I (SDCM-0167) Art 104: History of Western Art II (SDCM-0168) View All Courses Page Content