Main Description:
Learn about the Principles that Underpin Forensic Analysis
This course will help you understand what forensic science is, and how it can be applied to investigate crimes and the dynamics of legal processes. You will be able to explain crime scenes, different categories of evidence and how they are collected. You will also be able to describe how different types of evidences that are tested on site and in the laboratory, explain the roles of specialists and services in forensics, understand the theories underlying criminal behaviour, psychological disorders and how they relate to criminal behaviour,; how data is assessed to profile criminals, understand how evidence is presented in court, and the influence of ethical issues on use of data and profiling.
Course Structure:
There are 10 lessons in this course:
- The Nature of Forensic Science
- Forensic Science and Law
- Evidence Collection
- Analysis of Evidence
- Specialist Forensic Services
- Criminology
- Psychological Disorders and Crime
- Criminal Profiling and Intelligence
- Presenting Evidence in Court
- Ethical Issues
How Does a Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start this course at any time you like. Once you have enrolled, you will be given access to our online learning system where you can view or download the lessons to your PC, tablet or other device.
There are self-assessment tests at the end of each unit so you can check if you understood the lesson. You can attempt these as many times as you like, and the results will be displayed once you have completed. You must be connected to the Internet for these tests to work. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
At the end of the course, you can apply to do a final assessment. This may be an examination or a major project. You will receive the credits and a certificate of completion if you pass. If you have any questions, please contact us.
