Crime Scene Investigation

Discover the underlying principles in chemistry and biology associated with the intriguing world of Crime Scene Investigation.  Explore how scientific principles reveal the hidden secrets of the criminal atrocities occurring in modern society.  Throughout this course you will develop an understanding of DNA finger printing, entomology (death time lines), gut analysis, skeletal age identification, forgery, chromatography and finger print identification. This course endeavours to relate all theory to practical applications, exploring criminal case studies, allowing you to develop a sound understanding of the methods of forensic science.

Assessment

• Exam
• Report
• Class practical activities

VELS Domains

• Science
• Communication
• Thinking processes