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Gain 12 months of access to eight modules covering history of forensics, odontology, crime scene and autopsy using actual case studies
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The Deal
- £26 for an online forensic psychology and profiling course (87% off)
Incipient investigators can sharpen up their detective skills with this one-year course. Eight online modules will introduce beginners to the murky world of scientific criminal study. They’ll cover the use of DNA, crime scene analysis and fingerprinting, with each module accompanied by a set of case studies featuring famous killers. The final modules will take learners through the history and modern methods of psychological profiling, from types of criminal to behavioural evidence analysis. Students can access technical support via email, and successful applicants will be able to download an Online Academies Diploma.
Modules
Module One
- Introduction to forensic science
- The history of forensic science from 3rd Century BC
- Discoveries in the field of forensic science
Module Two
- Forensics
- What is DNA?
- Mitochondrial DNA
- DNA and the law
- Amplified DNA
- Operation Phoenix
- The Royal family of Russia
Case studies: Robert Melias | Colin Pitchfork | The Murder of Helen McCourt | The Murder of Leanne Tiernan | Jules Mikus 2001 - New Zealand | The Murder of Hyo Jung Jin
Module Three
- The history of fingerprints
- Forensic footwear
- Ear prints
- Palm prints
Module Four
- Forensic odontology
- Hair
- Trace evidence - fibres
Case studies: The Salem Witch Trials | Ted Bundy | The Chi Omega Murders | Napoleon Bonaparte - suspicious death? | John Vollman | The Murder of Ruby Annie Keen
Module Five
- Crime scene – murder
- Chemical pollution at the scene of a crime
- The autopsy
- Positional asphyxia/postural asphyxia
- Saponification/adipocere
- Decomposition
Case studies: Patrick Higgins
Module Six
- Poisons
- Poisoners
- The Marsh Test
- Doctors who kill
Case studies: The Case of Charles LeFarge | Dr. Pierre Marie Bougrat | Dr Harold Shipman | Michael Swango
Module Seven
- Psychological profiling including a brief history of profiling
- Early Profilers- Kirk 1900
- 1950’s Ernst Kretschmer
- Dr James Brussel
- Serial killers
- FBI six stages of profiling
- Investigated psychology using five factors
- Behavioural evidence analysis
Case studies: New York Pipe Bomber | Jack the Ripper
Module eight
- A profile of the organized perpetrator /offender
- The disorganized asocial offender
- Types of rapists
- Profiling
- Victimology
Case studies: The Suffolk Strangler a.k.a. The Ipswich Ripper - disorganised serial killer | David Berkowitz | Robert Hanssen | Jerome Brudos - lust killer | Andrei Chikatilo
Fine Print
Purchase: Limit 1 per person. May buy 4 additional as gifts.
Booking: Register online: www.onlineacademies.co.uk/groupon-form Enter codes into the coupon code field. No refunds or cancellation once log in details have been provided.
Restrictions: Must be 16 or older. Internet connection required. £50 surcharge for course material to be posted, alternatively this can be printed for free.
Original values: Verified using our merchant's website on 11 Feb 2016.
About Online Academy
The team at Online Academy provide distance learning opportunities in a range of disciplines, enabling students to study at their own pace. The syllabi range from animal care to calligraphy, from working with children to wedding planning. Avoiding strict academic criteria for participation, the courses feature tutor support provided via email.