Advanced Forensic Science

          Module 1: Introduction to Forensic Science

Section 1: History and Development  
- Lesson 1: The Origins of Forensic Science  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Origins of Forensic Science  
- Lesson 2: Evolution of Investigative Techniques  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Evolution of Investigative Techniques  

Section 2: Forensic Science Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: What Is Forensic Science?  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: What Is Forensic Science?  
- Lesson 2: Basic Principles in Forensics  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basic Principles in Forensics  

Section 3: The Role of Science in Investigations  
- Lesson 1: Scientific Methods in Investigation  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Scientific Methods in Investigation  
- Lesson 2: Integrating Science with Legal Processes  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Integrating Science with Legal Processes  

Section 4: Tools and Equipment Overview  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Forensic Tools  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Forensic Tools  
- Lesson 2: Basic Equipment and Their Uses  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basic Equipment and Their Uses  

Section 5: Ethics and Legal Foundations  
- Lesson 1: Ethical Considerations in Forensics  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Ethical Considerations in Forensics  
- Lesson 2: The Legal Framework of Forensic Science  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: The Legal Framework of Forensic Science  


Module 2: Crime Scene Investigation Techniques

Section 1: Crime Scene Overview  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Crime Scenes  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Crime Scenes  
- Lesson 2: Securing and Evaluating a Scene  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Securing and Evaluating a Scene  

Section 2: Evidence Preservation  
- Lesson 1: Best Practices in Evidence Preservation  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Best Practices in Evidence Preservation  
- Lesson 2: Documenting the Crime Scene  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Documenting the Crime Scene  

Section 3: Processing the Scene  
- Lesson 1: Photography and Sketching Techniques  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Photography and Sketching Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Collecting and Packaging Evidence  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Collecting and Packaging Evidence  

Section 4: Specialized Crime Scene Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis  
- Lesson 2: Introductory Fingerprint Analysis  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introductory Fingerprint Analysis  

Section 5: Safety and Regulation Standards  
- Lesson 1: On-Site Safety Procedures  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: On-Site Safety Procedures  
- Lesson 2: Industry Standards and Protocols  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Industry Standards and Protocols  


Module 3: Evidence Collection and Analysis

Section 1: Introduction to Evidence Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Types of Evidence in Forensics  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Types of Evidence in Forensics  
- Lesson 2: Overview of Basic Analysis Techniques  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Overview of Basic Analysis Techniques  

Section 2: Chemical and Biological Evidence  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Chemical Residues  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Chemical Residues  
- Lesson 2: Basics of DNA and Biological Analysis  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basics of DNA and Biological Analysis  

Section 3: Document and Trace Evidence  
- Lesson 1: Handwriting and Document Analysis  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Handwriting and Document Analysis  
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Trace Evidence Collection  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Trace Evidence Collection  

Section 4: Digital Evidence Basics  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Digital Forensics  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Digital Forensics  
- Lesson 2: Securing and Analyzing Digital Evidence  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Securing and Analyzing Digital Evidence  

Section 5: Laboratory Processing Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Familiarization with Forensic Labs  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Familiarization with Forensic Labs  
- Lesson 2: Standard Laboratory Procedures and Safety  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Standard Laboratory Procedures and Safety  


Module 4: Forensic Techniques and Analytical Tools

Section 1: Introduction to Analytical Tools  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Forensic Instruments  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Forensic Instruments  
- Lesson 2: Basic Operation of Analytical Tools  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Operation of Analytical Tools  

Section 2: Chemical Analysis Tools  
- Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Chromatography  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Chromatography  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Spectroscopy  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Spectroscopy  

Section 3: Microscopic and Imaging Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Using Microscopy in Forensic Science  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Microscopy in Forensic Science  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Imaging and Pattern Analysis  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basics of Imaging and Pattern Analysis  

Section 4: Emerging Technologies in Forensics  
- Lesson 1: The Role of Technology in Forensic Science  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: The Role of Technology in Forensic Science  
- Lesson 2: Tools for Data Interpretation  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Tools for Data Interpretation  

Section 5: Data Management and Reporting  
- Lesson 1: Recording and Managing Forensic Data  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recording and Managing Forensic Data  
- Lesson 2: Preparing Forensic Reports  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Preparing Forensic Reports  


Module 5: Case Studies and Practical Applications

Section 1: Overview of Forensic Investigations  
- Lesson 1: Analyzing High-Profile Cases  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Analyzing High-Profile Cases  
- Lesson 2: Lessons Learned from Past Investigations  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Lessons Learned from Past Investigations  

Section 2: Collaborative Forensic Work  
- Lesson 1: Working with Law Enforcement Partners  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Working with Law Enforcement Partners  
- Lesson 2: Techniques for Team-Based Investigations  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Techniques for Team-Based Investigations  

Section 3: Application of Forensic Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Simulated Crime Scene Exercise  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Simulated Crime Scene Exercise  
- Lesson 2: Evidence Handling Simulation  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Evidence Handling Simulation  

Section 4: Interdisciplinary Approaches  
- Lesson 1: Forensic Science and Related Disciplines  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Forensic Science and Related Disciplines  
- Lesson 2: Bridging the Gaps in Investigation Methods  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Bridging the Gaps in Investigation Methods  

Section 5: Summarizing Investigative Techniques  
- Lesson 1: Review of Fundamental Forensic Principles  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Review of Fundamental Forensic Principles  
- Lesson 2: Final Reflection and Course Wrap-Up  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Final Reflection and Course Wrap-Up