CJ& 240 Introduction to Forensic Science (5 credits)
Formerly CJ 205
Course Description
Analysis of the history of crime scene investigations, practical use of technical equipment and scientific methods to assist in crime detection. Includes fingerprint identification, fingerprinting, casting, sketching, and crime scene photography. (Formerly Titled: CJ 205 – Investigative Technology)
Course Content
1. properly Documentation of a crime scene through photographs, both still and video
2. evidence value and proper collection
3. basic level expectations from any lab processing of evidence (blood, projectiles, casings, hair, fibers, etc.)
4. crime scene sketching using various sketching and measuring methods.
5. history of fingerprinting and the key legal cases that have had an effect on the science of fingerprints and fingerprint identification
6. basic field techniques in searching for and locating latent fingerprints
7. proper recording of inked fingerprints
8. uses for biometrics in identification process and AFIS computer
9. recognition and recovery methods of tool marks and impressions of evidence
Student Outcomes
1. Students will process and record evidence for the clarity of the receiver and in accordance with established industry standards.
2. Students will analyze historical cases to identify patterns of evidence manipulation and its impact on diverse groups of people.
3. Students will analyze contemporary issues (e.g. biometrics) in forensic science through an intersectional and multicultural lens.
Degree Outcomes
Programs Outcome: Graduates will critically evaluate past, present and future discrimination and privilege of individuals, societies, groups and institutions.
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A. Assessment Center
B. Practical exercise
C. Group project
D. Lab
E. Lab reports
F. Case study
G. Essay
H. Objective exam
I. Subjective exam
J. Notes
K. Project
L. Oral interview
M. Instructor observation
N. Peer feedback
O. Report
P. Group discussion
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