Crime Scene Technology (AS)

Program Learning Outcome #1

Demonstrate the basic philosophy of trace evidence, evidence analysis, evidence submission and evidence presentation in a court of law.

Program Learning Outcome #2

Demonstrate knowledge of basic and advanced techniques of crime scene photography by theoretical and practical applications.

Program Learning Outcome #3

Demonstrate the basic and advanced principles of crime scene evidence collection techniques.

Program Learning Outcome #4

Demonstrate crime scene safety procedures to include chemical, mechanical and thermal environments that present a threat to the crime scene investigator, public safety workers and the public.

Program Learning Outcome #5

Demonstrate the basic principles and procedures of biological evidence to include DNA and PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis.

Program Learning Outcome #6

Demonstrate the theoretical and practical application of fingerprint identification.

Program Learning Outcome #7

Demonstrate presentation skills of presenting scientific evidence to the criminal justice system.