Course Introduction

MODULE 1 – INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE

This course module will acquaint you with the Fundamentals, History, Basic Principles, and Significances of Forensic Science, Institutional Structures, Government and Private Laboratories, Role, and Uses of this Science in Criminal Justice System. It also includes the chain of custody i.e. the collection, preservation, inspection, evaluation, and report writing of evidence. This field includes various sub-fields. The first section introduces you to the diversity of Forensic Science in its legal context.

MODULE 2 – CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION AND MANAGEMENT

The first part of crime scene investigation and management module will introduce the student to the definition and types of crime, role of Crime Scene Investigator, importance of Locard’s Exchange Principle, and types of Crime Scene such as Indoor Crime Scene and Outdoor Crime Scene. The other section of this module will be discussing the different types of evidence such as Fragile or Transient Evidence and Solid or Tangible Evidence. In the module learners will also learn about different evidence searching methods like Spiral Search, Grid Search, Strip Search, Zone Search, etc. with Crime Scene Reconstruction.

MODULE 3 – PHYSICAL EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION

This module will introduce you to modern methodology of investigation and searching methods of the physical evidence with its definition, types, and their significance. The topic will include the collection, preservation, packaging, and forwarding of different types of evidence to the Laboratories and their outcomes. This course is designed to instruct the student to the multiple real case studies.

MODULE 4 – FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION

This module would introduce you to the definition, history, development, and basic patterns of fingerprints and their sub-classes. In addition, you will be acquainted with the nature of fingerprints at the scene of crime which may be latent, visible, or plastic in nature. Fingerprints are classified in several classifications such as Henry System/ Ten Digit Classification which will be elaborated in this module along with the procedural methods of the development and lifting of the fingerprints.

MODULE 5 – QUESTIONED DOCUMENT EXAMINATION

In this module, you will be taught about the documents, their nature, problems, and examination. The fundamentals of handwriting verification, examination, and signature verification are introduced to the students along with the practical sessions on the common types of cases that we encounter on a general basis. This module will enable the students to differentiate very precisely between genuine writing and signature, to a forged one.

MODULE 6 – COMPUTER AND CYBER CRIME

The use of computers in almost all the areas of society has provided the criminals an opportunity to use computers as the most smart and accessible way to commit serious crimes, such as pornography, phishing scams, identity theft and so. Therefore, this course will provide the students a platform to have a close look to the types of common cybercrimes and the techniques to cope with them by strengthening one’s social security.

12th (of any stream) Pass or any Graduate student can enroll for the certificate course.