Forensic Sciences

Overview

Forensic Sciences Program at the National University Learning Outcomes

• Explain basic human anatomy, component of death investigation and techniques used for analysis of diseases and trauma, identification of unknown dead bodies; and to professionally interact with the forensic pathologist and medico-legal death investigators.
• Apply the technical procedures and methods of collection, preservation, chain of custody, analysis, comparison and report preparation of the biological, trace and toxicological evidentiary evidence.
• Analyze the basic principles and the role of crime scene investigators in forensic and legal procedures.
• Apply the basic principles of forensic photography, and explain the legal issues related to forensic photography and courtroom or trial presentation.
• Evaluate the legal and psychological issues involved in competency to stand trial, diminished capacity, and insanity defenses.
• Apply profiling knowledge and crime scene analysis methods to crime scene variables.
• Utilize theories, techniques an practices to all criminal and civil investigation.
• Use investigative techniques in the processing and interpretation of evidence of computer and multimedia forensics.
• Analyze the legal, ethical, and constitutional tensions between the interests of society, and the rights of individuals in connection with various criminal procedures and contexts.
• Integrate scientific research methodology to explore issues in forensic science.