Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0300
Organization's ID:
FSA114
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
40 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigation, or Forensics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to educate law enforcement and non-commissioned personnel assigned to crime scene investigation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain how to conduct a proper death investigation

General Topics:

  • Death investigation
  • Arrival at scene
  • Documenting the scene
  • Documenting evidence
  • Documenting the decedent
  • Exiting the scene
  • Special considerations
  • Scene wrap-up
  • Autopsy
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials