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  • FSCI 3820: Crime Scene Investigation Techniques I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Explains the fundamental goals of crime scene investigation and the importance of physical evidence. Teaches fundamental crime scene documentation skills including note taking, sketching, and photography. Teaches evidence identification, collection, and packaging procedures. Provides experience in evidence identification, documentation, collection, and packaging procedures.. Course Lab fee of $140 applies.
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  • FSCI 3830: Complex Scene Analysis and Reconstruction

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): FSCI 3820, Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): FSCI 3780. Teaches proper approach, documentation and analysis of complex crime scenes. Teaches computer-based crime scene measurement and diagram tools utilized to properly document crime scenes. Provides instruction in crime scene reconstruction techniques in bloodstain pattern, shooting incidents and fire scenes.. Course lecture fee of $170 for materials applies.Software fee of $25 applies. Lab access fee of $15 applies.
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  • FSCI 3850: Marijuana Identification Certificate

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Teaches the botanical and chemical methodology required for the legal identification of marijuana. Explains the microscopic morphological features of the plant material. Describes thin layer chromatography to detect hallucinogenic chemicals. Teaches the Duquenois-Levine Test to detect the cannabinoid family of chemicals and how to recognize false-positive results. Teaches the methodology to detect marijuana residues in charred debris. Explains data interpretation used for writing a marijuana analysis report to present in criminal proceedings.. Course lecture fee of $63 for materials applies.. Lab access fee of $15 applies.
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  • FSCI 3860: Forensic Microscopy

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Lays the foundation of forensic microscopy. Describes the major variants and functions of the compound microscope including the stereo, polarized light and comparison varieties. Establishes acceptable performance criteria and image quality as it relates to compromises among resolution, magnification, and visibility. Presents the use of specialized contrast enhancement methods and illumination techniques. Explains the theory and use of the polarized light microscope in the examination of crystalline materials. Describes the use of the microscope as a quantitative measuring tool. Introduces instrument systems calibration methods for both the microscope as well as imaging software. Describes the collection and examination of micro-traces and the use of micro-trace catalogs.. Lab access fee of $15 for computers applies.. Course lecture fee of $260 for materials applies.
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  • FSCI 3870: Digital Evidence in Forensic Investigations

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Teaches the basics of locating, collecting, and analyzing digital evidence from crime scenes. Provides instruction on the proper techniques for collection of digital items such as computers, mobile phones, and video evidence. Explains how to acquire evidence from digital devices and demonstrates results of improper collection techniques. Includes how to interpret data, write reports of findings, and present results in a court of law. Course lab fee of $14 applies. Lab access fee of $15 applies. Software fee of $135 applies.
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  • FSCI 3880: Forensic Experts/Professional Practices and the Legal System

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Explores the legal environment pertaining to forensic expert witnessing. Teaches the litigation process and aspects of courtroom testimony. Discusses forensic expert qualifications, ethics and credibility. Teaches the processes and importance of training, certification, periodic proficiency testing and review. Evaluates the role of professional organizations within forensic science. Examines national guidelines and reports affecting the practice, methodology and scientific validity within forensic disciplines.
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  • FSCI 4000: Firearms Examination

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Identifies modern firearms and ammunition while teaching how they operate and are manufactured. Explains how to collect, preserve, transport, and safely handle firearms and ammunition. Discusses the procedures of firing and the recovery of test bullets. Teaches the procedures of serial number restoration, gun shot residue tests, distance determinations, microscopic and chemical examinations. Includes how to interpret data, write reports of findings, and present results in a court of law.. Course lab fee of $161 applies.. Lab access fee of $15 applies. Software fee of $146 applies.
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  • FSCI 4050: Forensic Approaches to Cold Case Investigations

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Teaches key procedures directly related to cold case investigations with a focus on how forensic technological advances provide new avenues for solving cases. Teaches investigative procedure and forensic evidence in cold case investigations. Teaches investigative theory, practices, crime scene investigative techniques, physical evidence and new forensic technical approaches to investigations. Explains new options or investigative leads for cold case investigations.
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  • FSCI 4100: Forensic Pathology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Teaches the fundamentals of scientific techniques used by forensic pathologists in medicolegal investigations. Differentiates between sudden or unexpected deaths, homicides, suicides, accidental deaths, and trauma.
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  • FSCI 4200: Medicolegal Death Investigations

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): FSCI 4100, Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Discusses the foundation for understanding death scene analysis by an investigator in conjunction with a medical examiner. Teaches the integration of medical, scientific, and legal methodology to medicolegal death investigations. Examines various techniques used in the study of forensic science and medicine. Teaches the interpretation of the facts and evidence to help determine and reconstruct the sequence of events at a variety of classic death scenes.
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