A general idea about the 
       course…
       • The students will study core investigative 
        techniques used during crime scene 
        investigations through hands-on learning 
        settings.  
       • Lab activities will be the primary focus of 
        the class.  
         – Real Investigative procedures!!
             Topical Outline
           •  Unit 1: What is Forensic Science?
           •  Unit 2: Types of Physical Evidence
           •  Unit 3: Fingerprinting
           •  Unit 4: Footwear Analysis
           •  Unit 5: Hair and Fiber Analysis
           •  Unit 6: Document and Handwriting Analysis
           •  Unit 7:  Fire Arms 
           •  Unit 8: Blood Spatter Analysis
           •  Unit 9:  DNA Evidence 
           •  Unit 10: Crime Scene Investigation Procedures 
              (creation and investigation of a crime)
      Grading 
      • Homework/classwork
      • Presentations (group)
      • Labs
      • *Crime Scene Project (creation, 
       investigation, and analysis)
      * will be part of the final exam grade
             Lab Policies
             •   Labs will be carried out either individually or with 
                 lab partner depending upon the activity.
             •   Depending upon the lab, labs may be handed in 
                 for a group or individual grade.
             •   Late policy- 50% credit for turning in a lab the 
                 day after it is due.