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To the Instructor
Each chapter of the instructor’s manual to accompany the 13th edition of Criminalistics includes the
following support materials for instructors:
• Chapter overview of the main topics presented in the text
• Learning objectives from the main text
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Lecture outline with teaching notes
• Additional assignments and class activities
o Demonstrations and lecture-starters
o Questions (and answers)
o Answers to Virtual Lab Activities (Chapter 16)
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Inside the Science, Application and Critical Thinking, and Case Analysis
Students should become familiar with the organization and capabilities of their state and local
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forensic laboratories. Usually this can be accomplished through brochures and pamphlets that are
prepared by these facilities. The instructor may want to arrange a class tour of one of these laboratories, or
perhaps engage the cooperation of a forensic laboratory in order to prepare a PowerPoint presentation
showing pertinent sections of the installation.
Students should be encouraged to become familiar with Reddy’s Forensic Home Page and Zeno’s
Forensic Site. These pages contain detailed listings of Web pages relevant to forensic science. Students
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many of the Web pages relevant to the criminal justice field and of interest to police officers.
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Syllabi
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number/Name: CRJ370 INTRO TO CRIMINALISTICS/FORENSIC SCIENCE
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Course Description: This is an introductory course to criminalistics which explores the
history and scope of forensic science. Criminalistics is the application of
science to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police
agencies in a criminal justice system. The scope of this course includes
discovery at a crime scene, the most important location of evidence;
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physical evidence; analytical techniques for organic and inorganic
materials; forensic toxicology; firearms, ammunition, unique tool marks,
and various impressions (e.g., shoe prints, fabric properties, and
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bloodstains).
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the goal of physical evidence in the criminal justice system.
2. Specify what the field of criminalistics encompasses.
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3. Identify the capabilities of crime laboratories with regard to the
examination and analysis of various types of physical evidence.
4. Understand the limitations of crime laboratories with regard to
various types of physical evidence.
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5. Distinguish criminalistics from the other areas of forensic science.
6. Recognize the inter-relationships between criminalistics and
criminal investigation.
Required Texts: Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science. 13th Edition.
Saferstein. 2021. Prentice Hall.
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Recommended Texts & Library Resources: The college online database LIRN is available on
Readings: campus or off-site to students and faculty. This resource tool provides
current scholarly articles and information in all academic subject areas.
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college library as well as other references and periodicals.
Instructional Methods: Lecture, class discussion, and video and audio supplements.
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General Course Policies: 1. Students will abide by the college honor code.
2. Students are expected to arrive promptly for class.
3. Class attendance is essential to academic success. Lack of regular
attendance may result in probation or suspension.
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4. All students, faculty, and staff are required to conform to acceptable
standards of academic integrity. Cheating will not be tolerated. If
the instructor has reason to believe that any student is giving or
receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination, the
materials will be removed from the involved parties. Each student
will receive a grade of 0 on the examination, and each student may
be subject to disciplinary action (see College Catalog). Plagiarism is
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a form of cheating. Crediting and citing authors or sources will
avoid plagiarism.
Grading Criteria: Students must receive a minimum of 70% or better in all general
education and program core courses. Please see the Academic Catalog
for general graduation requirements.
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Letter Grade Grading Scale Letter Grade Grading Scale
A 94-100 C 74-76
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A– 90-93 C– 70-73
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 84-86 D 64-66
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B– 80-83 D– 60-63
C+ 77-79 F 0-59
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Evaluation Methods: Tests/Quizzes…………………………………………. 60%
Assignments ………………………………………….. 20%
Paper/Project………………………………………….. 10%
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Attendance/Participation……………………………… 10%
TOTAL……………………………………….……….. 100%
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Course Outline: The course outline may be changed at any time at the discretion of the
instructor.
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To the Instructor
Each chapter of the instructor’s manual to accompany the 13th edition of Criminalistics includes the
following support materials for instructors:
• Chapter overview of the main topics presented in the text
• Learning objectives from the main text
•
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Lecture outline with teaching notes
• Additional assignments and class activities
o Demonstrations and lecture-starters
o Questions (and answers)
o Answers to Virtual Lab Activities (Chapter 16)
• Suggested answers to end-of-chapter assignments in the main text, namely the Review Questions,
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Inside the Science, Application and Critical Thinking, and Case Analysis
Students should become familiar with the organization and capabilities of their state and local
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forensic laboratories. Usually this can be accomplished through brochures and pamphlets that are
prepared by these facilities. The instructor may want to arrange a class tour of one of these laboratories, or
perhaps engage the cooperation of a forensic laboratory in order to prepare a PowerPoint presentation
showing pertinent sections of the installation.
Students should be encouraged to become familiar with Reddy’s Forensic Home Page and Zeno’s
Forensic Site. These pages contain detailed listings of Web pages relevant to forensic science. Students
should also be encouraged to explore the Police Officer’s Internet Directory. This directory encompasses
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many of the Web pages relevant to the criminal justice field and of interest to police officers.
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Syllabi
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number/Name: CRJ370 INTRO TO CRIMINALISTICS/FORENSIC SCIENCE
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Course Description: This is an introductory course to criminalistics which explores the
history and scope of forensic science. Criminalistics is the application of
science to those criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police
agencies in a criminal justice system. The scope of this course includes
discovery at a crime scene, the most important location of evidence;
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physical evidence; analytical techniques for organic and inorganic
materials; forensic toxicology; firearms, ammunition, unique tool marks,
and various impressions (e.g., shoe prints, fabric properties, and
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bloodstains).
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the goal of physical evidence in the criminal justice system.
2. Specify what the field of criminalistics encompasses.
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3. Identify the capabilities of crime laboratories with regard to the
examination and analysis of various types of physical evidence.
4. Understand the limitations of crime laboratories with regard to
various types of physical evidence.
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5. Distinguish criminalistics from the other areas of forensic science.
6. Recognize the inter-relationships between criminalistics and
criminal investigation.
Required Texts: Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science. 13th Edition.
Saferstein. 2021. Prentice Hall.
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Recommended Texts & Library Resources: The college online database LIRN is available on
Readings: campus or off-site to students and faculty. This resource tool provides
current scholarly articles and information in all academic subject areas.
Visit the library for more information. Computers are available in the
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college library as well as other references and periodicals.
Instructional Methods: Lecture, class discussion, and video and audio supplements.
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General Course Policies: 1. Students will abide by the college honor code.
2. Students are expected to arrive promptly for class.
3. Class attendance is essential to academic success. Lack of regular
attendance may result in probation or suspension.
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4. All students, faculty, and staff are required to conform to acceptable
standards of academic integrity. Cheating will not be tolerated. If
the instructor has reason to believe that any student is giving or
receiving unauthorized assistance during an examination, the
materials will be removed from the involved parties. Each student
will receive a grade of 0 on the examination, and each student may
be subject to disciplinary action (see College Catalog). Plagiarism is
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a form of cheating. Crediting and citing authors or sources will
avoid plagiarism.
Grading Criteria: Students must receive a minimum of 70% or better in all general
education and program core courses. Please see the Academic Catalog
for general graduation requirements.
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Letter Grade Grading Scale Letter Grade Grading Scale
A 94-100 C 74-76
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A– 90-93 C– 70-73
B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69
B 84-86 D 64-66
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B– 80-83 D– 60-63
C+ 77-79 F 0-59
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Evaluation Methods: Tests/Quizzes…………………………………………. 60%
Assignments ………………………………………….. 20%
Paper/Project………………………………………….. 10%
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Attendance/Participation……………………………… 10%
TOTAL……………………………………….……….. 100%
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Course Outline: The course outline may be changed at any time at the discretion of the
instructor.
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