Course Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Forensic Science

• Overview of forensic disciplines and specialties

• Legal frameworks governing forensic evidence

• Chain of custody principles and practices

• Case Study: Importance of proper evidence handling in successful prosecutions

Module 2: Evidence Collection and Preservation

• Techniques for collecting physical evidence

• Packaging, labeling, and transporting forensic materials

• Avoiding contamination and degradation of evidence

• Group Exercise: Simulated crime scene evidence collection

Module 3: Laboratory Techniques and Scientific Analysis

• Forensic biology: DNA profiling, serology, and toxicology

• Forensic chemistry: Trace evidence, arson analysis, and controlled substances

• Role of forensic experts in criminal trials

• Laboratory Visit: Interactive demonstration of forensic testing procedures

Module 4: Digital Forensics and Cyber Evidence

• Recovering data from electronic devices

• Analyzing digital trails in criminal investigations

• Preservation of digital evidence for court admissibility

• Case Study: Successful prosecution based on digital forensic evidence

Module 5: Integrating Forensic Evidence into Investigative Processes

• Forensic reconstruction of crime scenes

• Collaboration between investigators, forensic teams, and prosecutors

• Preparing expert testimony for court

• Final Exercise: Developing a forensic case file for trial presentation