Intro to Forensic Science

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Udemy

Develop an in-depth comprehension of the principles and strategies associated with forensic science.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 3099

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

The criminal justice system depends heavily on forensic science. Forensic scientists collect and analyze evidence from the crime scene and other places to produce accurate results that can contribute to the investigation and trial of criminals or free an innocent civilian. Dr. Adrienne Brundage - Forensic Entomologist & Trainer produced the Intro to Forensic Science certification course, which is available on Udemy.

Intro to Forensic Science online course is for learners who desire to work as professional forensic scientists or in crime scene investigation. Intro to Forensic Science online classes 32 hours of learning resources along with 6 articles, 4 downloadable materials, and assignments that describe several problem-solving techniques and standard operational methods used in forensic science. Learners will learn about forensic equipment and techniques such as forensic photography, forensic videography, forensic psychology, psychiatry, forensic taphonomy, forensic entomology, forensic anthropology, and nursing, among others.

The highlights

  • Certificate of completion
  • Self-paced course
  • 32 hours of pre-recorded video content
  • 6 articles
  • 4 downloadable resources
  • Assignments

Program offerings

  • Online course
  • Learning resources. 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited access
  • Accessible on mobile devices and tv

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 3,099
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Udemy

What you will learn

Problem solving ability

After completing the Intro to Forensic Science online certification, learners will develop a better understanding of the basic and advanced concepts of forensic science and investigative science. Learners will explore various aspects of forensic science which include crime scene investigation, physical evidence, forensic nursing, forensic videography, forensic photography, forensic taphonomy, forensic entomology, forensic anthropology, forensic psychology, psychiatry, and problem-solving. Learners will study how to work with biological fluids, RNA, DNA, blood spatter, ballistics, and fingerprints, as well as toxicology. Learners will also explore topics such as wildlife crime scenes, wildlife evidence, and trace evidence in the context of the illegal wildlife trade.

The syllabus

Introduction

  • Introduction
  • Lecture 2: The Forensic Expert
  • Lecture 3: The Forensic Lab
  • Textbook: The Game is Afoot: An Introduction to Forensic Science
  • Recommended Books

Crime Scene Investigation

  • Defining the Crime Scene
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Forensic Photography pt 1
  • Forensic Photography pt 2
  • Photography of Common Scenes
  • Forensic Vidography
  • The Crime Scene Sketch and Chain of Custody
  • Introduction to Physical Evidence
  • Class in Individual Evidence
  • Types of Evidence
  • Legality of Scientific Evidence
  • Ethics and Evidence
  • Is it Good Science?
  • Potential Problems
  • Section 2: CSI and Evidence

Forensic Pathology

  • Forensic Taphonomy
  • Algor Mortis and Livor Mortis
  • Rigor Mortis and Stomach Contents
  • Decomposition
  • Bloat to Insects
  • Mummification and Skeletonization
  • Anthropophagy
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Autopsy
  • Trauma Classification
  • Section 3: Forensic Pathology
  • Time of Death Calculations

Forensic Entomology

  • Intro to Forensic Entomology
  • Cockroaches
  • Termites and Fleas
  • Bedbugs and Mortuary Neglect
  • FDA Action Levels
  • Pantry Pests
  • Medicocriminal Entomology
  • Insect Colonization
  • Calliphoridae Life Cycle
  • Temperature and Insect Growth
  • ADD Calculations
  • ADD Calculations pt 2
  • ADD Calculations Review
  • ADD Question Examples
  • Entomology Tables for Assignments
  • Section 4: Forensic Entomology
  • Forensic Entomology Degree Days and Degree Hour Calculations
  • Assignment 3: Forensic Entomology Date Calulations
  • Back up tables: Forensic Entomology

Forensic Anthropology

  • Forensic Anthropology History
  • Bone Remodeling and Anatomy
  • Components and Development of Bone
  • Aging Techniques
  • Osteobiography
  • Age Determination
  • Estimating Height and Race
  • Facial Reconstruction
  • Forensic Odontology and Tooth Basics
  • Individual Characteristics and Bite Marks
  • Aging Techniques
  • Individual Characteristics and Bite Marks
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Height Estimation Calculations

Fluids and DNA

  • Biological Fluids: Semen
  • Biological Fluids: Saliva to Vomit
  • DNA and RNA
  • DNA Location and Replication
  • Genes to Inheratance
  • DNA Evidence
  • DNA Sample Analysis
  • DNA Data Format
  • Paternity Testing
  • Sibling Testing
  • Biological Fluids

Bloodspatter

  • Blood
  • Blood and Forensics
  • Tests for Blood
  • Blood Drops
  • Blood Patterns
  • Blood Spatter Directionality
  • Impact Patterns
  • Blood Spatter Point of Origin
  • Quiz 7: Blood Spatter
  • Angle of Impact Calculations

Questioned Documents, Wildlife, and Nursing

  • Questioned Documents Intro
  • Handwriting
  • Individual Handwriting Characteristics
  • Questioned Documents Analysis
  • Wildlife Forensics
  • Wildlife Evidence
  • The Wildlife Crimescene
  • Illegal Trade
  • Forensic Nursing
  • Questioned Documents, Wildlife, Nursing

Trace Evidence, Footprints, and Tireprints

  • Trace Evidence
  • Hair
  • Fibers
  • Glass
  • Soil
  • Paint
  • Tool Marks
  • Foot Prints pt 1
  • Foot Prints pt 2
  • Tire Prints
  • Tire Information
  • Tire Track Evidence
  • Trace Evidence, Foot prints, Tire prints, Tool Marks

Fire and Ballistics

  • Chemistry of Fire
  • Types and Behavior of Fire
  • Fire Investigation
  • Burns
  • Ballilstics
  • How a Weapon Works
  • Striations and Bullet Types
  • GSR and Wounds
  • GSR Examination
  • Serial Numbers and Evidence
  • Bullet Trajectory
  • Fire and Ballistics

Fingerprints

  • Fingerprint History
  • Legality of Fingerprints
  • Biology of Fingerprints
  • Basic Fingerprint Shapes
  • Minutiae
  • Fingerprint Development
  • Methods of Enhancement
  • Taking Prints
  • AFIS
  • Fingerprints
  • Fingerprint Identification
  • Known Prints for assignment
  • Unknown Prints for assignment

Toxicology

  • Controlled Substances
  • Types of Drugs: Naturally Occuring
  • Types of Drugs: Synthetic
  • Types of Drugs: Semisynthetic
  • Toxicology Basics and History
  • Poisons
  • Analysis of Drugs
  • Osteobiography
  • Toxicology Postmortem Exam pt 1
  • Toxicology Postmortem Exam pt 2
  • Internal Findings: Mouth and Stomach
  • Internal Findings Other Organs
  • Toxicology

Forensic Psychology and Killers

  • Forensic Psychology and Psychiatry
  • History of Forensic Psychology
  • Insanity and Competency
  • The Psychological Autopsy
  • Psychological Theories
  • Profiling Basics
  • Serial Offenders
  • Categorizing the Serial Killer
  • Ted Bundy
  • Jonestown
  • Charles Manson
  • Forensic Psychology

Instructors

Dr Adrienne Brundage

Dr Adrienne Brundage
Forensic Entomologist
Freelancer

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