Students with little or no background in forensic firearms and tool marks examinations can take a three-day seminar class in forensic firearms analysis. This introductory seminar involves the technical details of the modern and historical development of firearms that will assist students in understanding terminology and learning to analyze firearms findings. Students will develop a general knowledge concerning forensics and criminal justice.
Seminar courses can include forensic firearms and tool mark identification in a three-day study. This workshop teaches advanced firearms analysis, the fundamentals of firearms identification, the technical details of firearms and the documentation of analytical findings. Students will be involved in basic court testimony discussions and defense attorney criticisms concerning firearms and tool mark identification.
The laboratory analysis of firearms evidence is part of an elective course for students who want to receive their master of science in forensic science. Students train in the basics of forensic ammunition and firearms examination, learning classification and research skills. In this manner, students can recognize evidentiary materials for identification to assist in law enforcement investigations.
Students can take a one-day seminar in building materials analysis. This workshop teaches microanalysis casework involving different kinds of materials that novice and experienced forensic scientists would encounter when examining crime scenes and working with firearms evidence. Students engage in case study work, laboratory examinations and demonstrations concerning building materials, such as cement, wood and plastics, with the use of microscopy to review particle characterizations.