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About the Course

We have all seen forensic scientists in TV shows, but how do they really work? What is the science behind their work? The course aims to explain the scientific principles and techniques behind the work of forensic scientists and will be illustrated with numerous case studies from Singapore and around the world. Some questions which we will attempt to address include: How did forensics come about? What is the role of forensics in police work? Can these methods be used in non-criminal areas? Blood. What is it? How can traces of blood be found and used in evidence? Is DNA chemistry really so powerful? What happens (biologically and chemically) if someone tries to poison me? What happens if I try to poison myself? How can we tell how long someone has been dead? What if they have been dead for a really long time? Can a little piece of a carpet fluff, or a single hair, convict someone? Was Emperor Napoleon murdered by the perfidious British, or killed by his wallpaper? *For Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students, please be noted that this course will no longer be eligible for credit transfer....

Top reviews

AP

Apr 16, 2021

HI, I am student of forensic science and as per my knowledge this is the best course i come across.

you just need to have basic knowledge, the cases given in the course are awesome.

i loved this

KW

Jun 3, 2021

This course was very interesting. It covered different forensic science components in a very methodical way and interspersed cases studies to illustrate the techniques and give real world examples.

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By L.E

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Jul 20, 2022

An excellent introduction. I would have preferred slightly longer videos, but I realise most like short ones.

By Shiz

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Nov 4, 2019

Amazing!! As a beginner in Forensic science, I gathered so much knowledge. The professor is SPECTACULAR!!!!!!

By Taryar L H A

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Oct 4, 2020

I can get all the knowledge about forensic science. Thanks you for your contributions, prof. and University

By Szimona N K

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Jun 29, 2020

Professor Bates is extremely engaging and informative. Loved his lectures, his class was a pleasure to take!

By Shelby N

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Jul 8, 2023

Loved this course so much it taught me a lot about forensic science and how it is used in solving crimes!!

By Vimal K B B R

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Jul 27, 2020

A great course which teaches you the broad fundamentals of forensic science in a duration of mere 8 weeks!

By Nidhi

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Mar 4, 2024

Very helpful and informative course for these with passion for forensics :). Very easy questions as well!

By Probin K R

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Sep 28, 2021

Thank You and it was amazing experience with Coursera. Looking forward to learn more again from coursera.

By Sarah I

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Aug 31, 2020

very informative course and the instructor discuss various examples so that the concept could be cleared.

By Nicolas D n

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Jul 2, 2020

Great Course. I enjoy it very much.

Congratulations to the teacher!!! Great way of explaining and talking

By Damini R S

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Dec 14, 2020

Excellent course. Really enjoyed the case studies and peer graded assignments. Lectures were very clear.

By Rachel N

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Mar 26, 2018

Excellent course! Kept me interested from beginning to end. I learned an immense amount of information.

By Maria A G A

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Mar 29, 2021

muy completo, durante semanas aprendiendo el oficio de forense. Muy bien explicado y super recomendado

By Adel G

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May 3, 2020

Solid course, though a tad on the easy side. It serves as a nice introduction to the subject indeed !

By Andrea A

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Apr 28, 2020

Excelente curso. Combina la teoría con casos para evaluar las aplicaciones de cada técnica utilizada.

By Ashutosh V

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Jun 13, 2021

It was amazing learning the course with you sir. Every concept was delivered clear an to the point.

By Jisma J

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Jun 1, 2021

it helps me a lot to give a proper base and knowledge about my future studies .Thank you so much !

By martin f

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Mar 23, 2021

Surprisingly enjoyable! Very well structured and informative without being overwhelming. Thank you

By Victoria F

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Jan 30, 2021

I enjoyed this class so much. It was interesting learning the techniques used in forensic science.

By Mahima S

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Jan 27, 2020

I loved this course. Absolutely perfect for beginners who want understand the basics of forensics.

By Ron L

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Aug 14, 2023

Informative and insightful course with good teaching materials as well as an excellent professor.

By yokelee t Ø· ÙŠ Ù„

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Sep 18, 2022

i love the case examples and the assignments were fun. highly recommended for beginners like me.

By Nafiseh p

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Jun 2, 2022

It is a useful and compelling course for those who want to become familiar with forensic science.

By Joao C M d C

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Jan 13, 2021

Ótimo curso para se ter uma base de todos as necessidades básicas de um profissional da forencia.

By Doris P

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Jan 22, 2024

Interesting content and clear teachings in every lesson, thanks a lot to the course instructor.