Forensic Science Basics

~60 min · 15 stations

Start reading — Station 01

Conductor

Welcome aboard the Forensic Express. We are tracing the path from raw evidence to courtroom proof, so keep your magnifying glass ready as we depart.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify key milestones in legal science history

Station 01: History of Forensic Science▶

• Define standard crime scene protection procedures

Station 02: Crime Scene Protocols▶

• Explain the importance of evidence documentation

Station 03: Legal Chain of Custody▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Categorize primary fingerprint pattern types

Station 04: Fingerprint Analysis▶

• Identify common types of trace evidence

Station 05: Trace Evidence Basics▶

• Analyze basic bloodstain shapes for movement

Station 06: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis▶

• Describe electronic evidence recovery methods

Station 07: Digital Forensics Intro▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Examine tool mark evidence on casings

Station 08: Ballistics and Firearms▶

• Explain core DNA extraction processes

Station 09: DNA Profiling Methods▶

• Discuss basic chemical screening procedures

Station 10: Toxicology and Chemistry▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Utilize insect activity for time estimation

Station 11: Forensic Entomology▶

• Distinguish skeletal remains for identification

Station 12: Forensic Anthropology▶

• Prepare scientific findings for presentation

Station 13: Expert Witness Testimony▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Synthesize multiple forensic disciplines together

Station 14: Case Study Integration▶

• Evaluate ethical standards in investigation

Station 15: Forensic Ethics Review▶

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