Forensic Crime Scene Investigation (CRJ 2140)

Term: 2013 Fall Semester

Faculty

James R GerwitzShow MyInfo popup for James R Gerwitz

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM (8/19/2013 - 12/14/2013) Location: MAIN PSFTY 1

Description

Introduces the student to the fundamentals of on-site crime-scene investigations. Specific objectives will be combined with actual crime-scene reconstruction. The student will perform practicals using photography skills, fingerprint identification and comparison, sketching microscopy, dental stand, soil analysis and site identification for blood, hair, fibers, tool marks, and tire tread comparison. The student must perform with skill and integrity in a mock trial, submitting the mock prepared evidence in trial.