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Investigate Crime Scenes with Forensic Science

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Built from the Wiley title of the same name — professionally edited, technically reviewed, and already relied on by people doing this work.

Source ISBN 9781119609001

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Sejal Learning Systems rebuilt the book as a course: objectives first, then short video, worked examples, and practice with real feedback. It runs on Coursera at your own pace, with a certificate on completion.

Investigate Crime Scenes with Forensic Science is a self-paced online course built from the Wiley title of the same name.

What this course covers

Introduction
Part 1: Cracking Open the Case
Chapter 1: Understanding the World of Forensic Science
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Forensics Team
Chapter 3: Collecting and Protecting the Evidence
Chapter 4: Delving into the Criminal Mind
Part 2: Analyzing the Evidence
Chapter 5: Fingerprints: Your Personal Signature
Chapter 6: Painting A Gruesome Picture: Bloodstain Analysis
Chapter 7: Leaving Impressive Impressions: Shoes, Tires, and Tools
Chapter 8: Burning Down the House: Is It Arson?
Part 3: Examining the Body
Chapter 9: Determining the Cause and Manner of Death: Forensic Autopsies
Chapter 10: Identifying Unknown Victims
Chapter 11: Estimating the Time of Death
Chapter 12: Ouch! That Hurts: Traumatic Injuries and Deaths
Chapter 13: Gasping for Air: Asphyxia
Part 4: Utilizing the Crime Lab
Chapter 14: Analyzing Blood and Other Bodily Fluids: Serology
Chapter 15: Looking Deep Inside: DNA Analysis
Chapter 16: Testing for Drugs and Poisons: The Toxicology Lab
Chapter 17: Picking Apart Trace Evidence
Chapter 18: Bang! Bang!: Analyzing Firearms Evidence
Chapter 19: Questioning the Validity of Documents
Part 5: The Part of Tens
Chapter 20: Ten Famous Forensic Cases
Chapter 21: Ten Ways Hollywood Gets It Wrong
Chapter 22: Ten Great Forensic Careers