Introduction to Forensic Science
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Topics Covered- Explore the methods underpinning forensic science, from crime scene investigation to reporting evidential value within a case
- Examine the four major evidence types: drugs of abuse, DNA, firearms and impression evidence
- Learn how the initial crime scene is processed
- Review various types of evidence including drugs of abuse, fingerprints, DNA, footwear marks and firearms
- Formulate (and defend!) opinions on the case, based on your evaluation of the evidence
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Rating | 4.7★ based on 7 ratings |
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Length | 6 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | Dec 13 (224 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | University of Strathclyde via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Penny Haddrill, Laura Reaney |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Programming Engineering |
Tags | C R Science, Engineering & Maths |
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different forensic subject areas
The lectures are devised as part of an actual case, you follow through each week with different forensic subject areas such as fingerprints, DNA, blood, tools etc.
google hangouts were quite
Any fan of CSI will have a blast:) This was a fascinating course, and the google hangouts were quite helpful.
optional external reading material
There is a very good balance of video, text, and testing and a large volume of optional external reading material for anyone looking for more extensive information.
weekly progress updates using
I particularly liked the Case Study and the weekly progress updates using each new lesson to advance the Case Study.
lectures are devised
real life situations
And also a good introduction to application of scientific method to real life situations.
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A good introductory level course to Forensic Science.
accident forensics
This was a fantastic course, and I enjoyed it so much I am now enrolled in a bachelors degree in accident forensics.
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile.
Scene Reporter $43k
Assistant Crime Reporter $43k
Police Officer / Crime Scene Tech / narcotics investigator $44k
Regional On Scene Coordinator $56k
Crime Scene Illustrator/Animator $59k
Analyst- Crime Scene Investigation $59k
Supervisor Crime Commander $62k
CSIA CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR $67k
Crime Scene Technician Manager $71k
Police Officer / Crime Scene Investigator $76k
Regional Crime Analyst $90k
Principal Crime Analyst $96k
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Rating | 4.7★ based on 7 ratings |
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Length | 6 weeks |
Effort | 3 hours per week |
Starts | Dec 13 (224 weeks ago) |
Cost | $74 |
From | University of Strathclyde via FutureLearn |
Instructors | Penny Haddrill, Laura Reaney |
Download Videos | Only via web browser |
Language | English |
Subjects | Programming Engineering |
Tags | C R Science, Engineering & Maths |
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