MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Criminal Justice

C.	Course Number and Title: CRMJ2152 Forensic Science/Criminalistics II

D.	Course Coordinator: Anne Strouth, Associate Professor, A.A.S., B.S., M.S.

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

Lecture: 2 hours

Laboratory: 3 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science

Author: Saferstein

Copyright Year: 2018

Edition: 12th

ISBN #: 9780134477596

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This is an introductory course to criminalistics which explores the scope of forensic science. The scope of this course includes procedures and practices of: Forensic Serology, Toxicology, Presumptive Drug Testing, Paint Analysis, Blood Spatter, and Ballistics. The laboratory experience will provide actual lab situations and scenarios to enhance student learning.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall: (any or all assessments can be conducted)

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Define Toxicology, Serology, Ballistics and DNA and discuss the importance of blood, semen, and DNA typing as it relates to forensics.	Chapter discussion questions, research, video assignment questions, exam – week 6 and week 15
2. Describe the importance of Nuclear and Mitochondrial DNA to the field of forensics.	Chapter discussion questions, research, exam – week 1-2
4. List the most useful examinations for performing a forensic comparison of paint.	Chapter discussion questions, research, video assignment questions, exam – week 8
5. Name and classify the most commonly abused drugs.	Chapter discussion questions, research, exam – weeks 5-6
6. Describe the laboratory tests normally used to perform a routine drug identification analysis.	Chapter discussion questions, research, exam – weeks 6-7
7. Describe and explain the testing procedures used for forensic identification of drugs.	Research questions, discussion questions, lab, critical thinking exercise, case scenario week 7
8. Describe the techniques that forensic toxicologists use to isolate and identify drugs and poisons.	Chapter discussion questions, research, exam – week 6-7
9. Identify the laboratory tests for determining whether an individual has fired a weapon.	Chapter discussion questions, research, video assignment questions, exam – weeks 9-10
10. Explain and apply the concept of the IBIS database.	Chapter discussion questions, research, exam – weeks 9-10
11. Describe the techniques for rifling a barrel.	Research questions, discussion questions, lab, critical thinking exercise, case scenario week 11-12
12. Demonstrate how to interpret blood spatter patterns.	Research questions, discussion questions, lab, critical thinking exercise, case scenario- Weeks 3-4
13. Describe, identify and demonstrate what the class and individual characteristics are of bullets and cartridge cases	Research questions, discussion questions, lab, critical thinking exercise, case scenario week 12-13
14. Describe the functions of the comparison microscope that is used to compare bullets and cartridge cases.	Research questions, discussion questions, lab, critical thinking exercise, case scenario week 14-15

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Forensic Serology

Blood Spatter

Forensic Toxicology

Drugs

Presumptive Drug Testing

Paint Analysis

Firearms/Ballistics

Week 1	Introduction
Week 2	Serology
Week 3	Blood Spatter lab
Week 4	Toxicology
Week 5	Drug Analysis
Week 6	Testing Procedures
Week 7	Drug ID/Analysis Lab
Week 8	Paint Analysis
Week 9	Ballistics
Week 10	Ballistics
Week 11	Rifling Lab
Week 12	Individual/Class Characteristics Lab
Week 13	Individual/Class Characteristics Lab
Week: 14	Comparison Scope/Lab Prep for Finals, Final Lab Exercises
Week 15	Prep for Finals, Final Lab Exercises
Week 16	Finals

N.	Course Assignments:

Student Demonstrations

Hands-on lab exercises/observations

Video Assignments

Critical Thinking Worksheets/Exercises/Case Scenarios

Chapter Discussion Questions

Research Questions

Progressive Exams

The following labs will be conducted but not limited to:

Blood Spatter Interpretation

Blood Typing

Luminol Lab

Paint Analysis

Ballistics/Firearms Testing

Drug Testing/Identification

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3