Session II: July 23 - August 4 - Crime Scene Investigation
Morning Option (9AM - 12:30PM)
FSC 71 - Introduction to Criminalistics (BMS 71 in catalog)
The course includes an overview of forensic science
laboratory techniques. The subject introduces the
student to information collected and chain of
custody followed at the crime scene; photography;
physical evidence and its properties (trace evidence,
fingerprints; firearms; fibers; paint; documents
examination). This subject includes principles of
microscopy; serology (blood identification
procedures); origin determination; semen
identification procedures; other biological
substances of interest; hair comparison; drugs and
toxicology; casework interpretation; quality control,
proficiency testing and accreditation; and recent
criminal cases.
Afternoon Option (2PM - 5:30PM)
CACJ 20 - Critical Issues in Criminal Justice
This course reviews contemporary issues in criminal
justice. Issues such as the media, gun control, and
immigration are all discussed with their impact on
the criminal justice system.