Introduction To Forensic Science: Evidence Handling

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This course provides an introduction to the theories and practices of applying scientific techniques to crime detection. Some focus areas include the examination of physical evidence and laboratory procedures. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. General Education: Natural Sciences Course Learning Outcomes 1. Become familiar with standard equipment used to record and document crime scenes and physical evidence. 2. Learn how to collect and handle evidence. 3. Learn how to function with proper chain of custody from collection to court. 4. Learn accepted forensic techniques for analyzing common evidence types. 5. Learn how to prepare notes and reports meeting the requirements for the rules of evidence. View Class Schedule