- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course covers firearms and ammunition, serial number restoration, physical matching and comparison, range determination, gunshot wounds and exhibit handling. Emphasis is placed on firearm and tool mark identification to increase understanding of the uniqueness of tool marks as an aid in investigating and solving crimes.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$780.59
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Explain the general theory of the operation of firearms.
- Demonstrate the importance of evidence preservation and submission in forensic investigation of firearms and toolmarks.
- Explain the principle of serial number restoration.
- Prepare tests for comparison with unknown exhibit samples and explain the principle of tool mark generation.
- Describe factors that make a tool mark unique.
- Differentiate between class and accidental characteristics and explain the role each plays in the identification of tool marks and fired ammunition components.
- Explain the theory of firearm identification.
Effective as of Winter 2005
Related Programs
Principles and Methods of Firearms and Toolmark Examination (FSCT 8330) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
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
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of FSCT 8330 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 57102
Dates
Apr 15 - Jul 08 Seats Available
- CRN 57102
- $780.59 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 - Jul 08 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 4725 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Esther Moreau
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- The co-instructor for this in person course is: Maddie Keldson. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. Students who are not currently accepted in a Forensics program or, if this course is NOT part of your program matrix, please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca. For information on Forensic programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.