Overview
Description
This course is an introduction into the theory and practices behind a wide range of forensic disciplines that may be used in criminal investigations and criminal justice processes.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe the organization and services of a typical crime laboratory and how these services may aid a criminal investigation.
- identify specialized forensic services, aside from the crime laboratory, and how they may aid in the criminal justice system.
- identify the basic steps of a crime scene investigation to include the identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence.
- briefly describe the fundamental steps involved in the analysis of physical and digital evidence.
- explain the role of a forensic expert witness and how admissibility of evidence is determined in the courtroom.