Course Name: Crime Scene Investigation

Course Code: A0019

Course Description: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

Forensic Science begins at a crime scene. It is up to the crime scene investigator to take charge over the crime scene and execute the process required for proper crime scene analysis.

This Crime scene investigation course will introduce the basic concept required for procedures and techniques in crime scene analysis. The course covers topics such as initial response to a crime scene; the importance of following proper protocol in searching, collecting, and packaging crime scene evidence; how to insure the integrity and chain of custody that will be acceptable in a court of law; how to identify and collect various forms of evidence; and how to document a crime scene as well as explain different techniques for handling evidence.

Course Requirements: The class does not require previous experience nor education in the field of crime scene investigation. However the minimum criteria for Students are those who have completed their H.S.C (or equivalent) can apply.

 Course Materials: Course material with overall coverage of the syllabus will be given. It does not require you to buy additional or supplementary course material except what is supplied online.
Upon students' request, e-forensic notes will be suggested for the sake of better knowledge and understanding on the subject presented.

Grading Policy: A Certificate of Academic Excellence will be earned by those who reach at least a 85% score  Certificate of Merit will be awarded only to students after completion of overall assignments and exams undertaken.
 

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Disclaimer: This course does not confer you with any official title. Attending this class cannot be substituted for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements. Misuse of the information enclosed in this coursework is strictly prohibited.

Course Outline: 

Chapter1: How it all started? The History, Present and Future in crime scene investigations

 Chapter 2: Introduction to Crime Scene investigation; Definition, Analysis of evidence when investigating the crime scene

 Chapter 3: Crime Scene Perimeters and Securing the Crime Scene

Chapter 4: Identifying the types of Evidences on the Crime Scene and Protecting Evidences

Chapter 5: What Does a CSI Technician Do?

Explains the crime scene investigator's duties and responsibilities

Chapter 6: Processing and Crime Scene Documentation

This lesson discusses the different methods of processing a crime scene.

Lesson 7: Collection of Evidence and Interpretation of Crime Scene

This lesson explains the importance of proper evidence collection techniques and the procedure for properly collecting evidence, correctly interpreting a crime scene

Lesson 8: Proper Handling Techniques

How evidence is handled, collected and sealed while maintaining COC

Lesson 9: Blood Spatter Interpretation

Bloodstains and blood spatter patterns on the crime scene

Lesson 10: Reconstructing a Crime Scene

Reconstructing the crime scene to determine when and how the incident occurred.

Lesson 11: Legal Considerations at the Crime Scene

Lesson 12: Test Yourself

 Do you have the potential to be a Crime Scene Investigator?

Final Exam

Assignment and class tests will be announced on regular basis. It is compulsory for a student to submit their assignment and clear the test to obtain the Certificate

(Certificates are awarded by the instructor and are based on student merit. To have a hard-copy delivered, there is an Rs350 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award)

The course will give you video clippings on better understanding of the subject. Please see that you have the necessary softwares installed to have access to these clippings.

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