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Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation (2020)

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Introduction to Forensic ScienceForensic Sci.A

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    Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe the role of forensic science and evidence collection from historical cases in the criminal justice system.Forensic Sci.A.1

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    Apprise the different types of forensic science laboratories and professional organizations. Forensic Sci.A.2

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    Apply concepts of the scientific method to forensic science and to crime scene investigations.Forensic Sci.A.3

Physical EvidenceForensic Sci.B

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    Classify physical evidence based on how it is produced.Forensic Sci.B.4

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    Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the value of physical and trace evidence. Forensic Sci.B.5

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    Use models for the evaluation of handwriting and document evidence. Forensic Sci.B.6

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    Construct explanations from collections of evidence, using various pathological and anthropological techniques.Forensic Sci.B.7

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    Develop and use mathematical models to estimate height from bone length.Forensic Sci.B.8

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    Distinguish between admissible and inadmissible scientific and technical evidence supplied by expert witnesses in criminal cases. Forensic Sci.B.9

Crime Scene Procedures, Techniques, and AnalysisForensic Sci.C

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    Explain the differences between processing and analyzing evidence.Forensic Sci.C.10

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    Analyze and interpret data from different types of crime scene evidence to determine which forensic crime lab unit would have responsibility. Example: soil, blood spatter, shoe print, hair, computer, glass, pills, fibersForensic Sci.C.11

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    Construct an explanation of how scientific forensic techniques used in collecting and submitting evidence for admissibility in court have evolved over time.Forensic Sci.C.12

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    Plan and carry out investigations using the scientific protocols for analyzing a crime scene. Example: Set perimeter, search, isolate, collect evidence, photograph, sketch, and record.Forensic Sci.C.13

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    Construct an argument from evidence explaining the relevance of possible evidence at a site of an investigation. Forensic Sci.C.14

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    Develop models to analyze and communicate information obtained from the crime scene. Example: Properly document and sketch a crime scene.Forensic Sci.C.15

Blood and Physiological Fluid EvidenceForensic Sci.D

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    Plan and carry out an investigation to use antigens and antibodies to determine blood type and to identify crime suspect(s) based on the results.Forensic Sci.D.16

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    Gather and share information about forensic identification of body fluids.Forensic Sci.D.17

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    Summarize important considerations in forensic investigation of sexual assault. Forensic Sci.D.18

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    Analyze and interpret DNA evidence to match a suspect to biological samples, identifying conditions and/or situations where errors commonly occur, and cite reasons for possible errors. Forensic Sci.D.19

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    Collect and preserve biological evidence for DNA analysisForensic Sci.D.20

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    Differentiate among blood-borne pathogens and describe their effects on the human body.Forensic Sci.D.21

Physical Pattern Evidence and Technological ExaminationsForensic Sci.E

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    Analyze distinctive features of toolmark striations and impressions. Forensic Sci.E.22

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    Analyze distinctive features of tire, footwear, and other impression evidence.Forensic Sci.E.23

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    Plan and carry out an experiment using the process of chromatography to analyze and identify ink marks.Forensic Sci.E.24

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    Perform physical and chemical analyses of evidence obtained from a crime scene, victim, and suspect, using spectrophotometers and other appropriate equipment to answer pertinent questions in the investigation. Examples: examine broken glass to determine the direction, size, and velocity of the object which struck it; determine whether soil from a victim’s shoe matches soil at the sceneForensic Sci.E.25

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    Develop fingerprints and classify characteristics for identification by using distinguishing features.Forensic Sci.E.26

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    Collect and analyze latent prints using proper forensic tools and techniques. Examples: black powder, iodine, cyanoacrylate adhesive Forensic Sci.E.27

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    Retrieve fingerprints and classify characteristics for identification by using distinguishing features. Examples: core, delta, bifurcation, bridgeForensic Sci.E.28

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    Analyze and compare examples of firearm evidence.Forensic Sci.E.29

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    Construct an explanation based on the path of a moving projectile to indicate how the trajectory of an object can determine the position of the person releasing the object.Forensic Sci.E.30

Forensic Toxicology, Drugs, and Drug AnalysisForensic Sci.F

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    Differentiate among the five distinct categories or schedules of drugs, including chemical composition and effects on the human body.Forensic Sci.F.31

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    Critique methods for laboratory analysis of controlled substance and design a solution to determine toxicity of a drug in a human based on body mass. Forensic Sci.F.32

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    Ask questions to develop a time-of-death estimation in an actual or simulated situation, using signs of rigor mortis and stages of decomposition.Forensic Sci.F.33

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    Compare the effects of various levels of alcohol in the human body.Forensic Sci.F.34

Arson and Explosives InvestigationsForensic Sci.G

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    Compare types of combustion reactions and give examples.Forensic Sci.G.35

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    Analyze burn patterns in the investigation of fire scenes.Forensic Sci.G.36

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    Gather, evaluate, and share information on methods for recovery and analysis of residues of ignitable liquids.Forensic Sci.G.37

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    Classify explosives and explosions based on their characteristics.Forensic Sci.G.38

CybersecurityForensic Sci.H

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    Assess cybersecurity tools, techniques, and technologiesForensic Sci.H.39

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    Analyze basic computer evidence recovery techniques.Forensic Sci.H.40

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    Demonstrate strategies for starting and managing a network intrusion investigation.Forensic Sci.H.41

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    Assess methods of mobile device seizure and evidence recovery.Forensic Sci.H.42

CommunicationForensic Sci.I

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    Create incident reports and forensic laboratory analysis reports.Forensic Sci.I.43

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    Cite evidence and provide oral testimony in actual or simulated situations.Forensic Sci.I.44

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