This free online course teaches how to understand the fundamental principles and applications of forensics science.

Forensic biology, as a specialized discipline, integrates the principles of biology with the investigation of criminal and civil cases. This forensics course examines the importance of forensics in the modern justice system. We then discuss the techniques for DNA extraction from biological samples and the types of biological evidence. We show you how to arrange the concept of DNA phenotyping and predictive biometrics. This course answers questions like, ‘What is geographical origin analysis?’ and ‘What is blood group typing?’.

This course lays out the roles and responsibilities of a forensic expert and the use of plants as forensic evidence. We establish the importance of the challenges and future prospects of forensic entomology. We then explain the information presented in DNA databases. We show you the role of forensic biology in wrongful convictions. Finally, the course traces the analysis of narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids. We help you answer questions like ‘What is the examination of paints and polymers?’ and ‘What are the types of physical evidence encountered in forensic analysis?’.

The forensics skills you acquire in this course can help you move up in your career as you use these techniques to make yourself indispensable to your organization. We explain how to confidently understand the importance of forensics in the modern justice system. This training course suits managers, workers, and anyone who wants to understand how to use these forensics techniques.