Criminal Justice & Forensic Science
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The investigative process along with the historical development of forensic science will "kick-off" the program. Experts in their respective disciplines are the primary lecturers in the course, i.e. homicide detectives, fingerprint technicians, DNA experts, etc....
Each student is exposed to the crime scene, the proper/sterile collection of evidence, and the crime lab process. Many hours will be spent in each phase of the course. The program/course will be intense and very exciting throughout the two weeks of study. Students can prepare for the course by reviewing the text, Saferstein, R. (2004). Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 8th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall (ISBN 0-13-111852-8). Faculty for this area of study:
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The course in "Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science" focuses on the up-to-date technology for law enforcement and the courts in the accumulation of physical evidence and/or identification of person(s) involved in criminal activity. Crime scene investigation (CSI) steps and procedures will be taught in the classroom, and hypothetical crime scenes wil take place both indoors and outdoors.