Automated Fingerprint Identification System

The goals of this course are twofold: to have the student understand the operations of an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS); and to understand opportunities to improve the cause of justice using the power of AFIS systems. Students will be taught the key elements of AFIS systems, actions and data that can affect outcome, and opportunities to make more identifications.

Average of 8 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

The Basics of Biological Evidence

Biological evidence is valuable evidence in criminal investigations. It can be relatively easy to identify and collect once the proper methods of detection, identification, and collection are understood. This course will be an introduction to the concepts encompassing biological evidence.

Average of 6-8 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Ethics in Forensic Science

This course has been developed in response to the lack of formal ethics education specific to forensic science. While this course includes many "basics," it also relates those ideas to the forensic science profession.

Average of 8 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Forensic Mass Spectrometry

Mass spectrometry is used in nearly all branches of science and is one of the best analytical techniques used today. This course has been developed as an orientation and overview of how the mass spectrometer works, how mass spectrometry is used in forensic science, and how to interpret mass spectra.

Average of 10 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Forensic Photography
This online course is being offered as an introductory level course to the basic principles of forensic photography. The units within this course will cover a brief history of photography, a thorough understanding of the principles behind photography, and the techniques used for photographing certain types of crime scenes and evidence.

Average of 8 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Hair Evaluation for DNA Analysis

This course serves as an orientation and overview to hair examination.  The materials in the course have been gathered to assist the student in learning the preliminaries of forensic hair examination and are in no way meant to be a complete hair course.  They are provided for educational purposes.

Average of 10 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS)

This course has been designed to give students the basic understanding of how IBIS is used as an investigative tool for solving gun-related crimes. The units within this course will cover a brief history on firearm identification, the methods of bullet and cartridge case identification, and the uses of IBIS for acquiring ballistics evidence.

Average of 8 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Introduction to Firearms and Toolmarks

This online course is being offered as an introductory level course designed to give the student a basic understanding of firearm and toolmark identification.  The units found within this course will cover the history of firearm and ammunition development, classification of firearms and ammunition components, test firing, proper methods of evidence collection, laboratory testing, microscopic identification, and much more.

Average of 8 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Introduction to Forensic Drug Chemistry

This online course serves as an introduction and basic overview of forensic drug chemistry. It covers a wide variety ot topics associated with controlled substances; including history of drug control, the structure of current drug laws in the United States, history of individual drugs, and specific analytical approaches for specific sample types.

Average of 6 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

Roles in Forensic Science: The Sociological Perspective
This course serves as an introduction to the relationships between attorneys, scientific experts, and law enforcement from the time of the initial investigation to the courtroom. The student will be exposed to the various types of forensic experts and the differences between civil and criminal trial preparations. This course will offer insight to how the multiple players in science and law work together for a common goal.

Average of 12 Weeks to Complete  Full Description

The Science of Fingerprints

The Science of Fingerprints will provide you with a basic, introductory overview of all friction ridge skin, including fingerprints, palm prints, and foot prints. These units are designed to be an educational introduction to the science of fingerprints.

Average of 8 Weeks to Complete  Full Description