FORENSIC 1320 3 credits Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation

This course delves into various types of technology, techniques and equipment used in crime laboratories, and various types of technology, techniques and equipment used by crime scene technicians at a crime scene. Course also provides an overview for the career of crime scene technicians. (Spring, Fall)

Components: Lecture

FORENSIC 2320 3 credits Fingerprint Classification and Development

This course delves into the theoretical and practical applications of fingerprint identification. Course involves developing latent prints from numerous sources in a laboratory setting and at a crime scene. Course also includes rolling fingerprints and fingerprint comparison using automated fingerprint identification systems. Students learn to examine and classify latent prints using the henry alpha - numeric classification system. (Spring, Fall)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: FORENSIC 1320

FORENSIC 2420 2 credits Evidence Collection and Preservation

This course covers the methodology associated with the collection and preservation of physical evidence such as hair, fibers, fingerprints, footwear impressions, and blood and biological samples at crime scenes. Chain of custody procedures, recording evidence submissions and managing and maintaining evidence collection storage facilities will also be covered. The course will adhere to a step-by-step training associated with the most current version of the Wisconsin Department of Justice Evidence Collection Handbook, (8th Ed). (Spring)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: FORENSIC 1320

FORENSIC 2620 3 credits Investigative Photography

Investigative Photography is a course designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of photography and its application to the science and technology of criminal investigation. Students will be expected to achieve a basic knowledge of how to record and document, collect, protect and defend the credibility of evidence with the use of photography. (Spring, Fall)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: FORENSIC 1320

FORENSIC 3040 4 credits Crime Scene Processing Techniques

Crime Scene Processing Techniques is a course crafted to familiarize the student with the methodologies and techniques associated with scientific crime scene processing. The student will be expected to achieve a basic knowledge of how to document, collect, preserve, and defend the credibility of evidence. The student will take part in lecture and laboratory components to ensure theoretical understanding and technical application of the material presented. (Fall, Spring)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: FORENSIC 1320 and FORENSIC 2420 and FORENSIC 2620

FORENSIC 3140 5 credits Criminalistics

The function and techniques of the application of scientific methods to the evaluation of physical evidence. The course examines the various analytical systems used in the evaluation of physical evidence with a balance between the theoretical framework and practical application in the laboratory. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: FORENSIC 1320 and FORENSIC 2420 and FORENSIC 3040 with "C" or better in all and junior standing

FORENSIC 4020 3 credits Courtroom Testimony and Evidence

This course is intended to give the criminal justice student a fundamental understanding of the trial process including, inter alia, working with the prosecutor, establishing the chain-of-custody of evidence, qualifying as an expert, and legal requirements for specific forensic evidence. Although not a pre-law course, this course will provide the student with a working knowledge of the intricacies of trial-related issues of concern to investigators, police officers, and forensic examiners. (Spring)

Components: Discussion, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Forensic Investigation major or minor or Criminal Justice major or minor

FORENSIC 4500 1 - 3 credits Directed Individual Studies

Supervised individual study of a topic selected by the student with staff approval.

Components: Independent Study

Cross Offerings: CRIMLJUS 4500

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: FORENSIC 3140 with a "C" or better, an accumulated GPA of 2.50 and junior standing

FORENSIC 4620 1 - 3 credits Current Topics in Forensic Investigation

Current issues in forensic investigation which may not warrant a permanent course. Course content will be announced each time the course is presented.

Components: Independent Study

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: junior standing or consent of instructor

FORENSIC 4720 2 - 4 credits Honors Research in Forensic Investigation

The practical application of research to the forensic investigation field. The student will design a complete research project within the framework of a tutorial relationship with a member of the forensic investigation or criminal justice faculty.

Components: Independent Study

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: FORENSIC 3140 with a "C" or better and junior standing

FORENSIC 4880 8 credits Internship

Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a governmental or private agency, emphasis place on integration of criminal justice theory and practice through field observations, practical experience, and extensive report writing, including submission of daily reports, administrative reports, and case reports.

Components: Field Studies

Cross Offerings: CRIMLJUS 4880

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: 60 credits plus 12 upper division criminal justice/forensic investigation credits, an accumulated GPA of 2.25 and have passed the department's writing certification requirement

FORENSIC 4920 3 credits Forensic Investigation Seminar

Discussion and evaluation of problems in the contemporary criminal justice system; individual research and presentation of findings. (Fall, Spring)

Components: Seminar