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Course Info for CHE280- Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

This course provides a basic and fundamental knowledge in the field of bloodstain pattern interpretation and illustrates the scientific principles and practical application of bloodstain pattern interpretation to actual casework. Emphasis is placed on the correct observation, documentation and interpretation of bloodstain patterns.  Upon completion of this course students will have acquired an understanding of how bloodstain pattern analysis can assist in the investigation of crime scenes involving blood spatter. The curriculum follows the recommended 40-hour course curriculum set forth by the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts.

PREREQUISITE:

CHE100 - Forensic Science

 

 REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

James, S.H., Kish, P.E., Sutton, T. P. (2005) Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis - Theory and Practice. First Edition, CRC Press

ISBN   0-8493-2014-3

 REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Safety glasses are required for all on-campus sections.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES:

As the result of instructional activities, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the development, history, and advancement of bloodstain pattern interpretation.
  2. Describe the inherent limitations of bloodstain pattern interpretation.
  3. Describe the practical aspects of bloodstain pattern interpretation.
  4. Recognize, document, collect, preserve, and examine bloodstain pattern evidence.
  5. Interpret bloodstain patterns and describe the inter-relationship to other forensic disciplines.
  6. Apply and demonstrate scientific method and the laws of physics directly to bloodstain pattern interpretation.
  7. Recognize and interpret the mechanism by which basic bloodstain patterns are created.
  8. Describe how blood behaves under various known conditions.
  9. Explain the mathematical relationships which apply to bloodstain pattern interpretation, specifically the angle of impact determination(s) and three-dimensional determinations.

 LABORATORY OBJECTIVES:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to accurately collect and record data in field and laboratory settings.
  2. Demonstrate basic bloodstain pattern interpretation.
  3. Organize, interpret, document, and perform computations upon the data collected during field and laboratory activities.
  4. Write a technical report that demonstrates effective scientific communication.
Feel free to contact a member of the Science Department or the Science Department Chair.



 

 

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