FSCI 3714 - Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41949,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Eric Laprocina
Email: ealaprocina@ysu.edu
Course Description
3714. Forensic Science: Crime Scene Investigation. An introduction to the legal and practical aspects of crime scene investigation. Emphasis on the value of physical evidence and the skills and tools needed to recognize, collect and preserve physical evidence found at a crime scene. Concurrent with FSCI 3714L. Prereq.: FSCI 1510 and sophomore standing. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation – Third Edition | Ross M. Gardner & Donna R Krouskup | ISBN: 978-1-03-209443-4 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Syllabus - Crime Scene Investigation
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Read: Gardner [p. 1-16] Power Point |
Chapter – 1: Introduction | Quiz: CH1 |
| 8/31 | Read: Gardner [p. 107-144] Power Point |
Chapter – 6: Photography | Work: Assignment Quiz: CH6 |
| 9/7 | OBSERVED HOLIDAY | ||
| 9/14 | Read: Gardner [p. 19-47] Power Point |
Chapter – 2: Physical Evidence | Work: Assignment Quiz: CH2 |
| 9/21 | Read: Gardner [p. 63-74] Read: Gardner [p. 75-104] Power Points |
Chapter – 4: Processing Chapter – 5: Assessing Scenes |
Work: Assignment Quiz: CH4 – CH5 |
| 9/28 | Read: Gardner [p. 147-178] Power Point |
Chapter – 7: Sketching & Mapping | Work: Assignment Quiz: CH7 |
| 10/5 | Read: Gardner [p. 179-190] Power Points |
Chapter 8: Notes & Reports | Work: Assignment Quiz: CH8 |
| 10/12 | Read: Gardner [p. 207-232] Power Point |
Chapter – 10: Fingerprinting | Work: Assignment Quiz: CH10 |
| 10/19 | Read: Gardner [p. 255-279] Power Point |
Chapter – 12: Shooting Reconstruction | Work: Assignment Quiz: CH12-1 |
| 10/26 | Read: Gardner [p. 255-279] Power Point |
Chapter – 12: Shooting Reconstruction | Work: Assignment Quiz: CH12-2 |
| 11/2 | Read: Gardner [p. 281-304] Power Point |
Chapter – 13: Bloodstain Evidence | Work: Assignment Quiz: CH13 |
| 11/9 | Read: Gardner [p. 191-206] Read: Gardner [p. 233-253] Power Points |
Chapter 9: Light Chapter 11: Impression Evidence |
Quiz: CH9 / CH11 |
| 11/16 | Read: Gardner [p. 307-328] Power Point |
Chapter – 14: Special Considerations | Work: Assignment Quiz: CH14 |
| 11/23 | Read: Gardner [p. 331-347] Power Point |
Chapter – 15: The Body | Quiz: CH15 |
| 11/30 | Read: Gardner [p.349-369] Power Point |
Chapter – 16: The Role of Crime Scene | Quiz: CH16 |
| 12/7 | GARDNER FINAL: Online Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.