Understanding Forensic Criminal Science
Category: Leisure & Hobbies
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.