Online Class: Crime Scene Investigation 101
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 | | | Learn the Basics of Investigating a Crime Scene
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Crime scene analysis combines the human factor with scientific procedures and methods to interpret what has occurred. While the scientific evidence may speak for itself, it requires human understanding and voices to translate that evidence into a court of law in order to ensure that justice is always served. If you're interested in pursuing a career in crime scene investigation, this self-paced course will introduce you to the basics of practical crime scene investigation procedures and techniques. Covering the history of forensic investigation from the ancient Chinese culture to the phenomena known today as the "CSI-Effect" on the general population, the class explains the methods and protocol involved in the crime scene investigator's two prime directives: protect and preserve the evidence.
 Course Description If you're interested in pursuing a career in crime scene investigation, this course will introduce you to the basics of practical crime scene investigation procedures and techniques. Covering the history of forensic investigation from the ancient Chinese culture to the phenomena known today as the "CSI-Effect" on the general population, this course explains the methods and protocol involved in the crime scene investigator's two prime directives: protect and preserve the evidence.  This course covers such topics as how to initially approach a crime scene; the importance of following proper procedure and protocol in searching, collecting, and packaging crime scene evidence; how to ensure the integrity and chain of evidence rules that will be acceptable in a court of law; how to identify and collect various forms of evidence ranging from biological fluids to weapons and firearms; and how to document a crime scene as well as explain different techniques for handling evidence.
This crime scene investigation course also offers techniques for interviewing witnesses and family members as well as understanding such terms as victimology and equivocal crime scenes. We'll also study the basics of blood spatter interpretation, wound anatomy, and how to observe a crime scene properly. From initial arrival at a crime scene to testifying in court, this online class offers students the basics of one of the most fascinating jobs within the field of law enforcement. Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Summarize the history of forensic investigation.
- Define Crime Scene Investigation.
- Summarize the procedures for protecting the evidence.
- Summarize the processes for setting crime scene perimeters.
- Describe the methods used when dealing with witnesses and family members.
- Describe ways to identifying physical evidence.
- Define types of evidence.
- Describe what a CSI Technician does.
- Processing a Crime Scene
- Summarize how to process and document a crime scene.
- Summarize the protocols for collecting evidence.
- Describe the techniques for handling evidence.
- Summarize how to interpret blood spatter.
- Describe crime scene kits and equipment, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: A Brief History of Forensic InvestigationFrom Jack the Ripper to DNA analysis, forensics is an evolving technology in criminal investigations. | Lesson 2: Crime Scene Investigation Defined When investigating any crime scene, the investigator, whether police officer, detective or technician, must also take into consideration a philosophical approach to the scene.
| Lesson 3: Protecting the EvidenceThis lesson discusses how to maintain a pristine crime scene that is free of contamination. | Lesson 4: Setting Crime Scene PerimetersThis lesson describes how to cordon off the crime scene area to protect evidence. | Lesson 5: Dealing with Witnesses and Family MembersThis lesson will explain how to talk to family members and witnesses and how to conduct the interviews. | Lesson 6: Identifying Physical EvidenceThis lesson explains how not to jump to conclusions when examining evidence and how to interpret findings at a crime scene. | Lesson 7: Types of EvidencePhysical evidence is something that can seen, smelled or touched. Material evidence is also commonly known as trace evidence.
| Lesson 8: What Does a CSI Technician Do?This lesson explains the crime scene investigator's duties and how their work is related to that of law enforcement departments. | Lesson 9: Processing a Crime SceneThis lesson discusses the different methods of processing a crime scene. | Lesson 10: Scene DocumentationThis lesson explains the importance of correctly documenting evidence. | Lesson 11: Collecting the EvidenceThis lesson explains the importance of proper evidence collection techniques and the procedure for properly collecting evidence. | Lesson 12: Interpreting a Crime SceneThis lesson discusses the procedures to correctly interpret a crime scene. | Lesson 13: Techniques for Handling EvidenceHow evidence is handled, collected and sealed can be crucial when going to trial. | Lesson 14: Blood Spatter InterpretationThis lesson describes how bloodstains and blood spray or spatter patterns can be interpreted. | Lesson 15: Autopsy and Wound AnatomyThis lesson discusses pathology's role in determining how and when death occurred. | Lesson 16: Reconstructing a Crime SceneThis lesson explains how reconstructing the crime scene can determine what and how the incident occurred. | Lesson 17: Crime Scene Kits and EquipmentThis lesson describes the clothes and equipment necessary to investigate a crime scene. | Lesson 18: Test Your MettleDo you have the drive and determination to become a crime scene investigator? | Final ExamFinal exam |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Crime Scene Investigation 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550011 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | UniversalClass Staff Instructor | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $40.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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