Understanding Forensic Criminal Science

Wednesday nights x 5, Spring term

How much of what you see on television crime shows is actually true?

Learn the essentials of forensic science and crime scene analysis in this five-week course.

Based on the best-selling books, Forensic Science: Crime Scene Analysis and How to Commit the Perfect Murder, the course will introduce you to the following topics:

• Crime Scene Recognition and Documentation
• What a Crime Scene Investigator looks for
• Fingerprints
• Firearms and Explosives
• Causes of Death and Autopsies
• Identifying decaying bodies and skeletons
• Poisons and Toxicology
• DNA and Serology
• Criminal Law Evidence
• How to Commit the Perfect Murder

This course is perfect for readers of detective novels, criminal law students, or anyone interested in writing crime fiction.

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