FORENSIC SCIENCE BASICS

FORENSIC SCIENCE BASICS Course Details

Forensic science is the application of scientific principles from chemistry, biology, and physics to analyze evidence for legal proceedings, ensuring objective, reliable evidence for criminal justice. Key fundamentals include Locard’s Exchange Principle (transferred evidence), individuality, and systematic analysis, spanning crime scene investigation to courtroom testimony.

                                                                    
                                                                      Duration:
                                                                    1 year

                                                                    
                                                                    Eligibility:
                                                                    ELIGIBILITY: Plus Two or equivalent examination recognized by this University with other subjects under Part III optional subjects provided they have secured 45% of the aggregate marks.

Job Sector

Government Sector: Central/State Forensic Science Laboratories (FSLs), Police Departments, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Narcotics Control Bureau, and Defence Intelligence Agency.
Private Sector: Law firms, private detective agencies, cybersecurity companies, banks (fraud investigation), insurance companies, and pharmaceutical companies.

Other: Academia/Research institutions and hospitals

Job Role

Forensic Scientist (Lab-based): Analyzes physical evidence (hair, tissue, blood, fibers) in laboratories to link evidence to a suspect or crime.
Crime Scene Investigator (CSI): Attends crime scenes to collect, preserve, and document evidence.
Digital Forensic Expert/Analyst: Specializes in retrieving and analyzing data from electronic devices to investigate hacking, cyber fraud, and digital crimes.
Forensic Toxicologist: Analyzes bodily fluids, tissues, and organs to detect drugs, poisons, or alcohol, often determining the cause of death.
Forensic Ballistics Expert: Analyzes firearms, ammunition, bullet trajectories, and gunshot residue.

Forensic Document Examiner: Examines handwriting, signatures, and documents to detect forgeries.
Forensic Psychologist: Evaluates the mental state of suspects, studies criminal behavior, and assists in profiling.
Forensic Pathologist: A medical doctor who performs autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death.
Forensic Auditor: Investigates financial crimes, such as money laundering or fraud.

35 Minutes

Instructors

Jhon Pedrocas

Professor

Jhon Pedrocas

Professor

35 Minutes

Stephane Smith

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