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Crime Scene Investigation (CB71)  Technical Certificate of Credit

The Crime Scene Investigation Technical Certificate of Credit begins to introduce students to various careers in the rapidly growing field of forensic science. Students will gain introductory exposure to knowledge and skills that may encourage further academic preparation in careers in forensic technology in areas such as crime scene investigation, death investigation, laboratory technology, evidence technology, forensic computer science, and general forensic science or criminal justice fields.

English (Choose One)
ENGL 1010

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

 3
ENGL 1101
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010

Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include writing analysis and practice revision and research. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.

 3
Occupational Courses (19 Credits)
Required Courses:
FOSC 1206

This introductory course will provide a broad overview of the areas in forensic science covered in higher level courses. Topics include the recognition identification individualization and evaluation of various types of physical evidence forensic science and the law and ethics in forensic science. The relationship of forensic science to the natural sciences and the use of the scientific method in forensic science will also be explored.

 3
FOSC 2010
Prerequisite: FOSC 1206

A study of the methods and techniques of scientific crime scene investigation and analysis using principles from biology chemistry and physics to document recognize preserve and collect physical evidence. Topics covered include video recording photography sketching and searching of crime scenes along with proper collection and preservation methods.

 6
FOSC 2011
Prerequisite: FOSC 2010

Designed to follow Crime Scene Investigation I this course focuses on the specialized scene techniques needed to investigate analyze process and reconstruct crime scenes. Topics will include presumptive testing enhancement reagents special scene techniques bloodstain pattern analysis shooting reconstruction pattern recognition and crime scene reconstruction.

 4
FOSC 2014
Prerequisite: ENGL 1010

The effectiveness of quality notes, reports and accurate documentation in the investigative process are explained and performed. Preparation of a report, chain of custody documents and other forms with proper content, mechanics, elements and format will also be explained and performed. Topics include field or bench notes, documentation of observations, factual report writing, property and evidence reports, business letters, memorandums, proper grammar, proper sentence structure and characteristics essential to quality report writing and document preparation.

 4
FOSC 2150
Prerequisite: FOSC 1206

Examines the case file preparation admissibility of evidence rulings the criminal trial process courtroom demeanor and direct and cross examination techniques for courtroom testimony. Skills are performed in a mock courtroom setting by the students. Topics include fact and expert witnesses pertinent case law property and evidence reports investigative and laboratory reports preparation of the witness witness credibility and proper courtroom appearance and demeanor.

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