FOSC 2028 Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Bloodstain pattern analysis is a tool usedin crime scene investigations to reconstruct events and evaluate statements. Lectures on terminology and theory coupled with practical laboratory exercises will provide students with the basic knowledge of bloodstain pattern analysis. The understanding of scientific principles related to bloodstain pattern analysis and its relation to case work will be explored in addition to the identification and documentation of bloodstains and bloodstain patterns.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

FOSC 2010 - Crime Scene Investigation I with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

60

Lecture Contact Hours

30

Total Contact Hours

90