Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0302
Version:
3
Organization's ID:
FSA116
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Online
Length:
16 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Criminal Investigations
Description

Objective:

This course objective is to educate anyone who processes or photographs crime scenes or those who will in the future on the basic concepts of photography and their application to professional investigative documentation. 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.
  • Describe additional considerations for forensic photography.
  • Demonstrate the ability to select and operate an appropriate camera for crime scene documentation.
  • Apply general terms and concepts of photography.
  • Complete photographic documentation.

General Topics:

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

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Practical simulations
Supplemental Materials
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