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Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Introduction to Forensic Science
This online course explored the methods and scientific underpinning of forensic science, from crime scene investigation to reporting evidential value within a case.
6 weeks, 3 hours per week
Laura Reaney
Forensic Scientist & Teaching Associate, Centre for Forensic Science
University of Strathclyde
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe the fundamental principles applied to any investigation where forensic science is involved.
- Summarise the basic principles of crime scene investigation.
- Explain the theory of fingerprints, blood pattern analysis, DNA, footwear and tool mark impression evidence, and drugs of abuse in the context of Forensic Science.
- Explore the nature and limitations of the evidence that scientific tests deliver.
- Interpret the evidence presented as part of a case study by considering the subjective and objective nature of the evidence and what this may mean to the strength of your conclusions.
- Reflect on the use of forensic science in the criminal justice system.
Syllabus
- Explore the methods underpinning forensic science, from crime scene investigation to reporting evidential value within a case
- Examine the four major evidence types: drugs of abuse, DNA, firearms and impression evidence
- Learn how the initial crime scene is processed
- Review various types of evidence including drugs of abuse, fingerprints, DNA, footwear marks and firearms
- Formulate (and defend!) opinions on the case, based on your evaluation of the evidence
Issued on 4th May 2020
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