Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
The Science Behind Forensic Science
In this course, you've learnt about the application of forensic science on a real case, the murder on the Thames. You've covered the scene of the crime and gathering of evidence, the applications of forensic biology and forensic chemistry, and finally the legal system as the case came to trial.
4 weeks, 2 hours per week
Dr Barbara Daniel
Reader in Forensic Science Education
King's College London
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of how a crime scene is evaluated and some of the analytical techniques required for an analysis of the evidence.
- Apply the chemistry knowledge acquired to approach the learning and understanding of more sophisticated techniques used in forensic science
- Demonstrate an understanding of the genome that enables them to comprehend forensic DNA analysis
- Demonstrate an appreciation of strengths and limitations of an adversarial judicial system in giving forensic evidence
Syllabus
- Introduction to Forensic Science and the Crime Scene
- Forensic Biology
- Forensic Chemistry
- Evidence in the Court Room
Issued on 5th September 2019
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