Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0302
Organization's ID:
FSA116
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
16 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 criminal investigations
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate anyone who processes and photographs crime scenes or will in the future. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate the ability to photograph crime scenes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe major events in the history of photography in general and their forensic application in particular
  • demonstrate the ability to select and operate an appropriate camera for crime scene documentation
  • apply general terms and concepts of photography
  • complete photographic documentation
  • describe additional considerations for forensic photography
  • apply photographic concepts when photographing a crime scene

General Topics:

  • History of forensic photography
  • Camera types and parts
  • General terms and concepts
  • Photographic documentation
  • Crime scene documentation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Practical simulations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials