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#SC-03-09 Introduction to Forensic Science

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#SC-03-09 Introduction to Forensic Science

  • Categories Science
  • Duration 14h
  • Total Enrolled 4
  • Last Update September 27, 2021

About Course

University of Strathclyde

Description

Why join the course?

The course addresses four major evidence types: drugs of abuse, DNA, firearms and impression evidence, and discusses these through the exploration of a case-based scenario presented across a six-week modular framework.

You will learn forensic science through a theoretical murder case set on the murky shores of Loch Lomond. As the case unfolds each week, a number of evidence types, and the forensic science approaches that may be used to evaluate the evidence, are explored. All will be revealed in the final week, so make sure you are there to find out the identity of the murderer!

What topics will you cover?

  • 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

Who will you learn with?

Laura Reaney

Laura Reaney

Forensic science practitioner with over 10 years experience.

Expertise in DNA analysis, forensic biology, gunshot residue analysis and major crime examination.

Teaching Associate, Uni of Strathclyde

 

 

Who developed the course?

University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university located in Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city, committed to useful learning.

What Will I Learn?

  • Describe the fundamental principles applied to any investigation where forensic science is involved.
  • Summarise the basic principles of crime scene investigation.
  • Explain the theory of fingerprints, blood pattern analysis, DNA, footwear and tool mark impression evidence, and drugs of abuse in the context of Forensic Science.
  • Explore the nature and limitations of the evidence that scientific tests deliver.
  • Interpret the evidence presented as part of a case study by considering the subjective and objective nature of the evidence and what this may mean to the strength of your conclusions.
  • Reflect on the use of forensic science in the criminal justice system.

Topics for this course

16 Lessons14h

Welcome to the course?

Professor Jim Fraser gives an introduction to week one in which we will look at the principles and practice of crime scene investigation.
Forensic science at University of Strathclyde
The course educator – Laura Reaney
Welcome to your course00:03:53
What do you know about forensic science?

Our case study – the scene?

During the six weeks of the course we will be using a case study - Murder by the Loch - as a mechanism to demonstrate the various learning points that we will cover.

Important aspects of CSI – introduction?

We begin the introduction by giving a brief glimpse of the wide variety of investigations that could reasonably be included under the umbrella title of “forensic science” but aren't concerned with crimes in the conventional sense.

Basic principles of crime scene investigation?

Now we are going to focus a little more on the types of evidence recovered at crime scenes and some of the core principles of scene examination.

Roles and reconstruction?

Now we’ve seen the theory, let’s consider the practice. Crime scenes and TV programmes are usually examined and solved by one of the principal characters with minimal assistance from others. That's not the case in reality.

Summary?

As we reach the end of course we look back to see what we have learned with a live discussion and our first test.

Student Feedback

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NT

Laura Reaney is a very good lecturer, and it was really interesting, and I was really focused throughout the class.

PK

I've always loved suspense TV shows, and in this course I learned to explore ways to support forensic science, from crime scene investigation to the evidentiary value of reporting cases. I like this course very much.

SP

This course allows us to learn forensic science through a theory of murder set on the shores of the dark Loch Lomond. As the case unfolds each week, some types of evidence and forensic science methods may be used to evaluate the evidence and explore. It's such an interesting course.

BM

The course introduces the four main types of evidence: drug abuse, DNA, firearms, and impression evidence, which are discussed through a six-week modular framework based on exploration of case scenarios. That's very good.

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Material Includes

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Laura Reaney University of Strathclyde

Target Audience

  • No special knowledge or previous experience of studying is required, just a desire to learn forensic science. Warning: Some of content presented in this course may be distressing to individuals, particularly younger learners. Notwithstanding, the material is representative of that encountered by forensic scientists and we have presented it in an objective and professional manner.