Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0126
Organization's ID:
Criminal Justice 106
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
38 hours (16 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Forensics
Description

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

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials