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CSS455Social Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Forensic Science

This course introduces the application of scientific procedures to police work and the implications of forensic science in the legal framework. It covers techniques of crime scene investigation, forensic analysis, criminal photography, and the use of fingerprints. Students will explore ballistics, explosives, fire investigation, and methods for detecting counterfeit currencies. The course also examines the roles of forensic psychologists and the criminal justice system.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Forensic ScienceCrime InvestigationCriminal PhotographyFingerprintsBallistics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Forensic Science

2

Police Science

3

Criminal Photography

4

Ballistics

5

Fire Investigation

6

Counterfeiting

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Crime Scene Investigator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Forensic Technician

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Document Examiner

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Police Officer

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Security Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Law EnforcementLegal ServicesSecurityGovernmentPrivate Investigation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Forensic Science

2h

Unit 1: Definition and Scope of Science

2 study hours
  • •Read definition and scope of science.
  • •Understand the characteristics of science.
  • •Identify the main divisions of science.
Week
2

Module 1: Forensic Science

2h

Unit 2: Meaning and Scope of Forensic Science

2 study hours
  • •Study the meaning of forensic science.
  • •Explore the history of forensic science.
  • •Identify the subdivisions of forensic science.
Week
3

Module 1: Forensic Science

2h

Unit 3: Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation, as Related to Forensic Science

2 study hours
  • •Learn techniques of crime scene investigation.
  • •Understand the initial response and prioritization of efforts.
  • •Study preliminary documentation.
Week
4

Module 1: Forensic Science

2h

Unit 4: Forensic Psychologist, Roles and Responsibilities

2 study hours
  • •Study the roles and responsibilities of forensic psychologists.
  • •Understand forensic psychology's application to criminal profiling.
  • •Explore the use of hypnosis.
Week
5

Module 1: Forensic Science

2h

Unit 5: Forensic Medical/Applications of Sampled Specimens to be Used as Evidence

2 study hours
  • •Study blood sample evidence.
  • •Learn about hair, fibers, and threads as evidence.
  • •Understand firearms evidence.
Week
6

Module 2: Police Science

2h

Unit 1: Criminology

2 study hours
  • •Study the meaning of crime and criminology.
  • •Explore the development of criminology.
  • •Understand the goals of criminology.
Week
7

Module 2: Police Science

2h

Unit 2: Community Policing

2 study hours
  • •Study the meaning of community policing.
  • •Explore the goals and philosophy of community policing.
  • •Understand the characteristics of community policing.
Week
8

Module 2: Police Science

2h

Unit 3: Penology

2 study hours
  • •Study the meaning of penology.
  • •Explore the theories of punishment.
  • •Understand prisons, prisoner's rights, and abuse.
Week
9

Module 2: Police Science

2h

Unit 4: Criminal Justice System

2 study hours
  • •Study the criminal justice system.
  • •Explore the history of the criminal justice system.
  • •Understand the goals of the criminal justice system.
Week
10

Module 2: Police Science

2h

Unit 5: Jurisprudence

2 study hours
  • •Study the meaning of jurisprudence.
  • •Explore the nature of law.
  • •Understand the history of jurisprudence.
Week
11

Module 3: Light and Criminal Photography

4h

Unit 1: Meaning and Principles of Photography

2 study hours
  • •Study the meaning and principles of photography.
  • •Understand evaluating negatives.
  • •Explore exposure review and camera principles.

Unit 2: Criminal photography

2 study hours
  • •Study criminal photography.
  • •Explore the history of criminal photography.
  • •Understand the elements of criminal photography.
Week
12

Module 3: Light and Criminal Photography

4h

Unit 3: Crime Scene Photography

2 study hours
  • •Study crime scene photography.
  • •Explore the purpose of crime scene photography.
  • •Understand the general principles of crime scene photography.

Unit 4: Photographic Evidence

2 study hours
  • •Study photographing evidence.
  • •Explore photographing fingerprints.
  • •Understand photographing toolmarks.
Week
13

Module 3: Light and Criminal Photography

4h

Unit 5: Fingerprinting

2 study hours
  • •Study fingerprints.
  • •Explore the history of fingerprints.
  • •Understand the types of fingerprints.

Final Revision

2 study hours
  • •Review course materials and assignments.
  • •Prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for key forensic terms and definitions from Units 1-2

2

Practice analyzing crime scene photos from Units 3-4, focusing on evidence identification

3

Review case studies in Units 5-6, noting the application of forensic techniques

4

Outline the steps in a criminal investigation from Units 7-8, emphasizing legal procedures

5

Summarize the key principles of jurisprudence from Unit 9, focusing on ethical considerations

6

Complete all TMAs and review tutor feedback carefully

7

Allocate study time proportionally to the weight of each module in the final exam

8

Form a study group to discuss complex topics and share notes

9

Take practice exams under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy

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