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Posted: 10/18/05

FST 211 - Crime Scene Investigation II

Course Description

This course explores the concepts and investigative techniques associated with crime scene reconstruction. This course will offer the student an introduction into crime scene reconstruction. Specifically the course will include an in-depth study of blood pattern analysis, crime scene documentation, pattern evidence, firearms trajectories, wound characteristics, and report preparation.

Competency Areas	Hours
Introduction to crime scene reconstruction	Class	40
Evidence analysis	D. Lab	30
Documentation of crime scene evidence	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Report Preparation	Credit	5

Prerequisite:	FST210 Crime Scene Investigation I
Corequisite:	None

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.

Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction.		5	0	0
Overview	Describe the role of crime scene reconstruction in the investigative process.
Evidence Analysis		10	5	0
Blood Patterns	Analysis and reconstruction of crime based on an examination of blood pattern evidence.
Pattern evidence, firearms trajectories	Identification and interpretation of crime scene evidence
Documentation of Crime Scene Evidence		15	20	0
Photography	Demonstrate the proper use of conventional and digital cameras to document crime scene evidence
Sketches and drawings	Demonstrate the use of sketches and drawings to properly document crime scene evidence.

Report Preparation		10	5	0
Report Writing	Document investigative findings in report format
Exhibits and Attachments	Organize exhibits and attachments for case and prosecution purposes
Evidence labeling and packaging	Demonstrate the proper techniques used in preserving and packaging evidence.
Suggested Resources

Lee, H.C.; Palmbach, T.; Miller, M.T.; (2001) Henry lee’s Crime Scene Handbook. Academic Press.