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The Science Behind Forensic Science 

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The Science Behind Forensic Science
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Overview

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

1,849

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

The Science Behind Forensic Science
 at 
FutureLearn 
Highlights

  • Duration 4 weeks
  • Weekly study 2 hours
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The Science Behind Forensic Science
 at 
FutureLearn 
Course details

Skills you will learn
More about this course
  • How does forensic science really work? How are scientific principles applied in crime scenes? Answer these questions and more with this course from the team who teach the longest-running forensic science programme of its type in England.
  • On the course you will get an introduction to the chemistry and biology of forensic science. You will examine the methods used in forensic science and learn about how these technique are used in crime scenes and explained in the court room.

The Science Behind Forensic Science
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Introduction to Forensic Science and The Crime Scene

Welcome

Crime Scene Management

Crime Scene Search and Evidence Recovery

Week 1 Wrap-up

Forensic Biology

Item examination

DNA Profiling

Profile Matching

DNA Intelligence

Week 2 wrap-up

Forensic Chemistry

Introduction to Forensic Chemistry

The forensic chemistry laboratory

Physical examination

Presumptive testing

Confimatory testing

Week 3 wrap-up

Evidence in the Court

Evidence in the courts

Definitions

Scientific evidence and testimony

The jury

Final Assessment

The case solved

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