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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Forensic Science by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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About the Course

We have all seen forensic scientists in TV shows, but how do they really work? What is the science behind their work? The course aims to
explain the scientific principles and techniques behind the work of forensic scientists and will be illustrated with numerous case studies from
Singapore and around the world. Some questions which we will attempt to address include: How did forensics come about? What is the role of
forensics in police work? Can these methods be used in non-criminal areas? Blood. What is it? How can traces of blood be found and used in
evidence? Is DNA chemistry really so powerful? What happens (biologically and chemically) if someone tries to poison me? W...
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Top reviews

LC

Dec 21, 2024

An amazing course, great professer for teaching forensics class, really challenging, however, worth working thru each module - it was worth it. I recommend this course to friends, Great achievement.

KW

Jun 3, 2021

​This course was very interesting. It covered different forensic science components in a very methodical way and interspersed cases studies to illustrate the techniques and give real world examples.

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By Taryar L H A

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Oct 4, 2020

I can get all the knowledge about forensic science. Thanks you for your contributions, prof. and University

By Szimona N K

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Jun 29, 2020

Professor Bates is extremely engaging and informative. Loved his lectures, his class was a pleasure to take!

By Mordiy S

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Jul 26, 2024

Best structured online course I have ever taken, the trainer is just wonderful in explaining the concepts.

By Shelby N

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Jul 8, 2023

Loved this course so much it taught me a lot about forensic science and how it is used in solving crimes!!

By Vimal K B B R

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Jul 27, 2020

A great course which teaches you the broad fundamentals of forensic science in a duration of mere 8 weeks!

By Nidhi

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Apr 14, 2024

Very helpful and informative course for these with passion for forensics :). Very easy questions as well!

By Probin K R

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Sep 28, 2021

Thank You and it was amazing experience with Coursera. Looking forward to learn more again from coursera.

By Sarah I

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Aug 31, 2020

very informative course and the instructor discuss various examples so that the concept could be cleared.

By Nicolas D n

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Jul 2, 2020

Great Course. I enjoy it very much.

Congratulations to the teacher!!! Great way of explaining and talking

By B. A

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Apr 18, 2024

Really interesting course. I've truly learned alot and was intrigued with some of the cases we reviewed.

By Damini R S

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Dec 14, 2020

Excellent course. Really enjoyed the case studies and peer graded assignments. Lectures were very clear.

By Rachel N

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Mar 26, 2018

Excellent course! Kept me interested from beginning to end. I learned an immense amount of information.

By Maria A G A

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Mar 29, 2021

muy completo, durante semanas aprendiendo el oficio de forense. Muy bien explicado y super recomendado

By Adel G

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May 3, 2020

Solid course, though a tad on the easy side. It serves as a nice introduction to the subject indeed !

By Andrea A

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Apr 28, 2020

Excelente curso. Combina la teoría con casos para evaluar las aplicaciones de cada técnica utilizada.

By Dakota T

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Jan 8, 2025

While also being a 16 y/o taking school and club sports this was still easy to understand and learn.

By Ashutosh V

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Jun 13, 2021

It was amazing learning the course with you sir. Every concept was delivered clear an to the point.

By Jisma J

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Jun 1, 2021

it helps me a lot to give a proper base and knowledge about my future studies .Thank you so much !

By martin f

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Mar 23, 2021

Surprisingly enjoyable! Very well structured and informative without being overwhelming. Thank you

By Victoria F

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Jan 30, 2021

I enjoyed this class so much. It was interesting learning the techniques used in forensic science.

By Mahima S

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Jan 27, 2020

I loved this course. Absolutely perfect for beginners who want understand the basics of forensics.

By Ron L

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Aug 14, 2023

Informative and insightful course with good teaching materials as well as an excellent professor.

By yokelee t Ø· ÙŠ Ù„

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Sep 18, 2022

i love the case examples and the assignments were fun. highly recommended for beginners like me.

By Nafiseh p

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Jun 2, 2022

It is a useful and compelling course for those who want to become familiar with forensic science.

By Joao C M d C

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Jan 13, 2021

Ótimo curso para se ter uma base de todos as necessidades básicas de um profissional da forencia.