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About the Course

This course explains the scientific principles and techniques behind forensic science, moving beyond popular media portrayals. It uses case studies from around the world to illustrate real-world applications. This course is for anyone interested in the scientific methods used in criminal and non-criminal investigations, including students considering careers in science, law enforcement, or related fields. No prior forensic science background is required, but a basic understanding of science is helpful. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand the scientific foundations of forensic investigations. - Identify and analyze various types of physical evidence. - Explain the role of chemistry and biology in forensic analysis. - Interpret forensic findings using real-world case examples. Learners will gain familiarity with analytical techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopy, commonly used in forensic laboratories. *For Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students, please be noted that this course will no longer be eligible for credit transfer....

Top reviews

KT

Aug 25, 2020

The course package is very informative! I managed to learn more about forensic than I expected. The learning is very well divided into different weeks for more efficient learning experience.

RM

May 13, 2021

Beautiful... The Lecture and the cases were awesome. Dr.Rodreick Bates was so clear and a lot of hardwork has gone into this course preparation. It was an absolutely interesting course.

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By Anna M B

Aug 20, 2020

It was very informative and enjoyable not forgetting extremely exciting.

By Muhammad N S

Mar 3, 2023

This course is designed in a very professional way. I loved the course.

By Edwin M J

Dec 13, 2022

interesting cases. simple but understabdable presentation. very useful.

By Arjun R M

Aug 11, 2017

Very informative course giving a lot of practical experience. Loved it.

By Kayleigh H

Mar 26, 2019

Very well presented,simple and covers a wide range of Forensic science

By Sarah J

Aug 20, 2023

An amazing instructor, I would love to take more courses led by them.

By olisa d

Mar 26, 2022

beautiful package and flexible class shedule at your convinient time.

By Nguyen T T T

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. Roderick Bates is a great teacher. This course is really useful.

By Shreya S C

Jul 9, 2020

professor Roderick is fantastic ..his way of teaching is just awesome

By Dr N B J

Apr 30, 2024

Excellent course. Deepest gratitude to my course teacher Robert Beck

By Wiktoria K

Jul 11, 2021

One of the best courses I took so far, honestly. Loved case studies!

By Anagha M

Sep 30, 2020

most informative course. I learned lot of things. Thank you COURSERA

By S. T

Nov 8, 2021

An excellent course with a great lecturer. I highly recommend it.

By f f

Oct 19, 2021

Most classes did not have a slide in the video, I think it's a bug

By Sanjay R

Oct 21, 2020

Ssuperr amazing course. Have an knowledge learn some new concepts.

By Mandy L

Feb 10, 2019

Very intersting with very good explaination!!! Thank you so much!!!

By Diego A M C

Jul 14, 2025

Excelentísimo, deberían haber más de este ámbito (criminalística).

By Merisa Ç

Dec 26, 2020

A very useful course for my career. thank you for the opportunity.

By Nicole D

Oct 12, 2020

I have learned so much on this course, also I practiced my English

By James A

Nov 29, 2019

Nice course for anyone interested in how forensics really work. :)

By Schneider, S

Aug 6, 2025

It was great! Thanks. But please wear gloves when you pipet H2O2.

By VIJAY K

Sep 28, 2021

All the points have been covered and explained briefly. Very good

By Harshita R

Oct 5, 2020

An interesting and fascinating course with an amazing instructor.

By Dorcas N O A

Jul 28, 2020

The course is of the highest standard. I enjoyed every bit of it.

By bryn5140 b

Jan 30, 2021

Great course! A very interesting topic, and very well explained.