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- Level Foundation
- المدة 18 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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We have all seen forensic scientists in TV shows, but how do they really work? What is the science behind their work? The course aims to explain the scientific principles and techniques behind the work of forensic scientists and will be illustrated with numerous case studies from Singapore and around the world. Some questions which we will attempt to address include: How did forensics come about? What is the role of forensics in police work? Can these methods be used in non-criminal areas? Blood. What is it? How can traces of blood be found and used in evidence? Is DNA chemistry really so powerful? What happens (biologically and chemically) if someone tries to poison me? What happens if I try to poison myself? How can we tell how long someone has been dead? What if they have been dead for a really long time? Can a little piece of a carpet fluff, or a single hair, convict someone? Was Emperor Napoleon murdered by the perfidious British, or killed by his wallpaper? *For Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students, please be noted that this course will no longer be eligible for credit transfer.الوحدات
Course Information
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- Course Overview
- Connect With Us
- Your Instructor
- Glossary
- Recommended Readings
- Credits
- Code of Conduct
Study Resources
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1. Introduction to Forensic Science (Video)
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- Week 1 - 1 Basic Ideas in Forensic Science
- Week 1 - 2 What is Forensic Science?
- Week 1 - 3 Application of Forensic Science
- Week 1 - 4 Limits of Forensic Science
- Week 1 - 5 Locard's Exchange Principle
- Week 1 - 6 Roberto Calvi Case
- Week 1 - 7 Buck Ruxton & the Jigsaw Murders Case
- Week 1 - 8 Forensic Laboratories
- Week 1 - 9 Reconstruction & Re-enactment
- Week 1 - 10 The Woodchipper Murder Case; Summary
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2. Chemical Analysis in Forensic Science (Video)
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- Week 2A - 1 Introduction to Atomic Structure
- Week 2A - 2 Structure of the Atom
- Week 2A - 3 Elemental Analysis
- Week 2A - 4 Analysis of Microscopic Objects
- Week 2A - 5 Napoleon Case
- Week 2A - 6 JFK Assassination Case
- Week 2A - 7 "Adam" Case; Summary
- Week 2B - 1 Introduction to Chromatography
- Week 2B - 2 GC & HPLC
- Week 2B - 3 Infrared Spectroscopy
- Week 2B - 4 Mass Spectrometry; Summary
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3. Time of Death; Blood (Video)
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- Week 3 (MCQ Set 1)
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- Week 3A - 1 Recent Deaths
- Week 3A - 2 Decomposing Bodies I (Putrefaction)
- Week 3A - 3 Decomposing Bodies II (Forensic Entomology)
- Week 3A - 4 Analysis of Skeletal Remains I
- Week 3A - 5 Analysis of Skeletal Remains II
- Week 3A - 6 Ötzi Case; Summary
- Week 3B - 1 Blood
- Week 3B - 2 Tests for Blood
- Week 3B - 3 Precipitin Technology
- Week 3B - 4 Blood Spatter Analysis
- Week 3B - 5 Lord Lucan Case; Summary
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4. DNA in Forensics (Video)
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- The Ang Mo Kio Case
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- Week 4 - 1 Introduction to DNA
- Week 4 - 2 Techniques used in DNA Profiling
- Week 4 - 3 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Week 4 - 4 Short Tandem Repeats (STR)
- Week 4 - 5 Colin Pitchfork Case
- Week 4 - 6 Cold Cases I
- Week 4 - 7 Cold Cases II
- Week 4 - 8 Early Uses of DNA Profiling
- Week 4 - 9 Mitochondrial DNA
- Week 4 - 10 DNA Profiling of Other Species
- Week 4 - 11 Peter Falconio & Joanne Lees Case; Summary
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5. Fingerprinting; Polymers & Fibres; Firearms (Video)
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- Week 5 (MCQ Set 2)
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- Week 5A - 1 History of Fingerprinting
- Week 5A - 2 Principles of Fingerprinting
- Week 5A - 3 Visualising Fingerprints
- Week 5A - 4 Brandon Mayfield Case; Summary
- Week 5B - 1 Introduction to Polymers & Fibres
- Week 5B - 2 Natural Polymers
- Week 5B - 3 Hair
- Week 5B - 4 Wayne Williams Case
- Week 5B - 5 Sarah Payne Case; Summary
- Week 5C - 1 Internal Ballistics
- Week 5C - 2 Gun Shot Residue; Summary
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6. Narcotics (Video)
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- Ruritania Case Study, "The Sturgkh Assassination"
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- Week 6 - 1 Types of Illegal Drugs
- Week 6 - 2 Cocaine
- Week 6 - 3 Opium, Morphine & Heroin
- Week 6 - 4 Synthetic Drugs
- Week 6 - 5 Analogs
- Week 6 - 6 Detection and Identification of Drugs; Summary
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7. Toxicology (Video)
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- Week 7 (MCQ Set 3)
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- Week 7 - 1 Introduction to Toxicology
- Week 7 - 2 Deliberate & Accidental Poisoning
- Week 7 - 3 Toxins & Biological Poisons
- Week 7 - 4 LD50
- Week 7 - 5 Forensic Toxicology
- Week 7 - 6 Alcohol
- Week 7 - 7 Inorganic Poisons - Arsenic
- Week 7 - 8 Inorganic Poisons - Thallium
- Week 7 - 9 Inorganic Poisons - Barium
- Week 7 - 10 Nerve Agents
- Week 7 - 11 Georgi Markov Case
- Week 7 - 12 Alexander Litvinenko Case; Summary
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8. Case Studies (Video)
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- Week 8 - 1 King Richard III Case
- Week 8 - 2 Annie Le Case
- Week 8 - 3 June Devaney Case
- Week 8 - 4 JonBenét Ramsey Case
- Week 8 - 5 The Unabomber Case; Psychological Profiling
- Week 8 - 6 The Soham Murders Case
- Week 8 - 7 Dr. Crippen Case
Auto Summary
Explore the fascinating world of forensic science with this foundational course by Coursera, led by experts in the field. Delve into the scientific principles and techniques used by forensic scientists through engaging case studies from Singapore and beyond. This 18-hour course covers topics such as blood analysis, DNA chemistry, toxicology, and crime scene investigation. Ideal for beginners and available through various subscription options, it's perfect for anyone curious about the real science behind crime-solving.
Roderick Bates