Course details
The course covers the major areas of crime scene examination, in order to give an in-depth understanding in theories of searching and in dealing with the entire range of physical evidence located during the various types of crime scene searches.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the various types of physical evidence that might be present at an interior crime scene.
- Explain the various means of scene documentation available and the strengths and weaknesses of each.
- Given a viable surface, ascertain which fingerprint detection method should be used and demonstrate the correct application of that technique.
- Explain the value of alternate light sources at a crime scene (and demonstrate their use).
- Demonstrate the proper technique for the detection and collection of hair/fibre evidence.
- Demonstrate the proper technique for the detection, enhancement and preservation of footwear impression evidence.
- Demonstrate the proper handling of ‘DNA’ evidence from its detection and collection at a simulated crime scene to its submission to the lab for analysis.
- Given a simulated interior crime scene and working as part of a team, demonstrate:
- Proper scene management techniques
- Appropriate scene documentation techniques
- Correctly executed physical/trace evidence detection and collection techniques specific to that scene.
- Explain the personal safety considerations applicable to each technique considered or situation encountered.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
Crime Scene Investigation (FSCT 7310) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
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