Free e-Course ~ Introduction to Forensic Science

Introduction to Forensic Science

VU Course ID:	LC110
Curriculum:	8 units
Fee:	FREE
Textbooks:	Suggested Readings: Criminalistics Henry Lee’s Crime Scene Handbook Crime Scene to Court The Illustrated Guide to Forensics
Prerequisites:	None
Instructor:	Roderick Bates
Provider:	Nangyang Technological University (via Coursera)
Recordable:	Certificate and/or proof of completion is available from the provider. You can document this class in your Virtual University e-transcript.

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starts Class starts Aug 11, 2014ends Oct 6, 2014)

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Course Description

This free course explores the scientific principles and techniques used by forensic scientists to solve crimes. Topics covered include the history of forensics, blood and DNA evidence, investigating poisonings, how time of death is estimated, and how a tiny thread of carpet fiber or a single hair can lead to a criminal being convicted in court.

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Week 1 –

Introduction to Forensic Science

Week 2 (Part 1) –

Atomic Structure & Spectroscopy

Week 2 (Part 2) –

Molecular Spectroscopy & Chromatography

Week 3 (Part 1) –

Time of Death

Week 3 (Part 2) –

Blood

Week 4 –

DNA

Week 5 (Part 1) –

Fingerprinting

Week 5 (Part 2) –

Ploymers and Fibers

Week 5 (Part 3) –

Firearms

Week 6 –

Narcotics

Week 7 –

Toxicology

Week 8 –

Case Studies

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