CRIM 2320 - Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Credit Hours: 4.00 Prerequisites: None
(formerly LAWE 2355)
This course provides hands-on experience with various methods of crime scene analysis, evidence collection and preservation, determining modus operandi, and case preparation used by the crime scene investigator in a lab setting.
Billable Contact Hours: 4
Scroll down for Course Content Outline Search for Sections Transfer Possibilities Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) - Utilize this website to easily search how your credits transfer to colleges and universities. OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to collect data (including written, photographic, and computer recording) from the evidence available at the scenes of crimes.
Objectives:
- Given a mock crime-scene scenario, demonstrate the skills to conduct specific searches and analysis subject to existing standards in the field.
- Identify key evidence concepts and their major impact on case analysis.
- Employ scientific methodology in investigative applications.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply various scientific methods used in crime scene investigation.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate basic principles of dactylography (latent, patent, and comparison).
- Explain the principles of kinetic energy as they relate to criminal investigations
- Demonstrate knowledge of metrology via applicable equipment in forensic areas.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to reconstruct a crime scene.
Objectives:
- Identify glazing patterns and their applications.
- Explain fluid pattern behavior as it applies to investigations.
- Recognize physical characteristics in terminal trauma cases for use in reconstruction of behavior.
- Employ state-of-the-art technology in the field directed toward value interpretation of evidence.
- Interpret crime scene evidence.
Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the importance of proper documentation in preserving the chain of evidence.
Objectives:
- Explain relationships between record keeping and case linkages toward successful resolution in the investigatory process.
- Describe investigative strengths of case presentation and analysis using high-profile documented cases.
- Complete an in‐depth interpretation of various types of related physical evidence for inclusion into the encapsulation and reporting as determined by existing standards for investigation.
- Explain investigative weakness of case presentation and analysis using high profile documented cases.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
- Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
- Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
- Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
- Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
- Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
- Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course: Communication: YES Critical Thinking: YES Global Literacy: YES Information Literacy: YES Quantitative Reasoning: YES Scientific Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
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Introductions |
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Lecture Chapter 1 |
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Reading - Chapter 1 and Chapter 4 pp. 100‐103
Questions - p.24 1, 3, 9, 28, 29
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Lecture Chapter 1 |
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Experiment 1 “Metrology” |
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Reading - Chapter 2
Questions p.48 1, 11, 17, AND define rough/finished sketch
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Lecture Chapter 2 |
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Experiment 2 “Crime Scene” |
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Reading - Chapter 3
Questions p.82 1, 5, 6, 11, 13
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Lecture Chapter 3 |
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Experiment 3 “Evidence Collection” |
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Reading - Chapter 4
Questions p.115 1, 3, 7, 15, 17
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Lecture Chapter 4 |
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Experiment 4 “Glass Breakage” |
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Reading ‐ Chapter 7
Questions p.181 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Lecture Chapter 7 |
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Experiment 5 “Microscope” |
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Research Paper |
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Review Midterm |
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MIDTERM
Make up experiments 1‐5
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Homework assignments |
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Reading ‐ Chapter 9
Questions p.237 1, 2, 5, 10, 11
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Lecture Chapter 9 |
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Experiment 6 “Alcohol” |
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Homework assignments |
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Reading Chapter 16
Questions p.413 1, 2, 3, 7, 11
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS DUE |
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Lecture Chapter 16 |
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Experiment 8 “Fingerprints Impressions” |
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Lecture Chapter 16 |
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Experiment 9 “Fingerprints Lifting” |
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Homework assignments |
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Reading ‐ Chapter 17
Questions p.447 2, 23, 35
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Lecture Chapter 17 |
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Experiment 10 “Casting” |
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FINAL |
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Makeup Experiments 6‐10 |
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Evaluations and critique |
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Individual student assessments |
Primary Faculty Bowlin, Samantha Secondary Faculty Associate Dean Lopez, Michael Dean Mirijanian, Narine
Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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