CJFS 3435 - Forensic Photography

Goals: To analyze various scenarios to select the proper equipment and parameters which create a fair and accurate photographic representation of the evidence/scene for subsequent usage in criminal trials.

Content: This course focuses on the use of digital photography in the field of forensic science. Topics include the use of digital cameras, scanners, photomicrography, and macrophotography to document a wide range of evidence types. Students will also learn how such images may be processed and enhanced without compromising legal requirements.

Prerequisite: CJFS 3400, grade of C- or higher, and Major in Forensic Science

Credits: 2