CH 161 Crime Scene Analysis

In this class students are taught the methods of crime scene analysis, evidence collection and the fundamentals of crime scene photography. Photography elements include the use of 35mm Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) cameras to document a simulated crime scene. Topics covered include shutter speeds, apertures and depth of field, ISO settings, electronic flash, and the basics of using Adobe Photoshop as applied to forensic evidence. Correct methods of evidence collection and analysis from a crime scene are also covered.
One lecture and one three hours of laboratory per week.
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Corequisite: CH 161L
Satisfactory Grading: Ineligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode.

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