Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course presents an in-depth analysis and discussion of the nature and significance of various types of physical evidence commonly found at crime scenes. The course combines theoretical concepts associated with the use of physical evidence in the forensic setting with student involvement in the processing of simulated crime scenes. Areas of emphasis include: (1) the use of physical evidence in the forensic setting, (2) types of physical evidence, (3) the identification, collection and packaging of physical evidence, (4) principles of crime scene photography, (5) crime scene sketching, (6) evidence collection techniques: casting shoe and tool marks, lifting latent fingerprints and (7) the preservation of trace evidence, i.e. physiological fluids, hair, soil, fibers, glass, etc.Usually HeldMon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Fri 12:00pm–3:10pm, Fri 12:30pm–3:40pm, Tue Thu 12:10pm–1:30pm 