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NCU Catalog - April 2019 
    
NCU Catalog - April 2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CJ-5011 - Survey of Forensic Sciences

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

In this course the students will learn about the historical development of forensic science, and the application of different forensic disciplines in criminal investigations. Categories of physical evidence and the scientific method will be explored. Students will learn the basics of processing a crime scene. DNA and Forensic serology, fingerprints, firearm examination and ballistics, tool mark impression, shoe and tire impressions, as well as fire and explosive investigations will be introduced. Crime scene reconstruction with bloodstain pattern analysis and a look into computer forensics and mobile device forensics will be presented.



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