Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0290
Organization's ID:
FSA103
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 criminalistics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate law enforcement and non-law enforcement personnel involved in criminal investigations and crime scene analysis, including detectives, investigators, crime scene technicians, forensic technicians, and District Attorneys' investigators. Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to analyze bloodstain pattern evidence as part of an enhanced crime scene investigation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain the fundamentals of bloodstain pattern analysis
  • describe the history of bloodstain pattern analysis
  • explain how to use bloodstain evidence when analyzing a crime
  • document bloodstain evidence at a crime scene
  • explain the biological hazards of crime scenes
  • use chemicals to process bloodstain evidence at a crime scene
  • explain how to prepare for court testimony as an expert witness
  • analyze bloodstain patterns

General Topics:

  • Introduction to bloodstain pattern analysis
  • History of bloodstain pattern analysis
  • Utilizing bloodstain pattern analysis at crime scenes
  • Documenting crime scenes
  • Biological hazards in crime scenes
  • Chemical processing of crime scenes
  • Testimony and the courtroom
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials