Implementation of forensic science course: Incorporation of mock-crime and mock-trial scenarios with forensic science and computer forensics elements

CHED 1687

Rekha Ganaganur, Rekha.Ganaganur@minneapolis.edu, Chemistry, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Forensic Science course has been developed at MCTC as part of the Associate degree programs in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Criminal Justice, subsequent to the training received through NSF-sponsored CWCS workshop at Williams College, MA, offered by Professor Lawrence J. Kaplan and in consultation with Professor Ram L. Sreerama, St.Cloud State University, MN. The course will utilize mock-crime scenarios, which will provide learning opportunities in crime scene investigation methods and evidentiary materials for laboratory experiments. Collaboration with the Computer Forensics and Theater Arts faculty of MCTC through Faculty Excellence Awards and with Criminal Justice department, has allowed incorporation of not only forensic science elements but also mock cyber-crime elements and mock-trial scenarios, facilitating broader learning opportunities. A collaboration initiated with the University of Minnesota's NSF funded Characterization Facility will enable remote and on-site use of SEM, FTIR-ATR, AFM and other instruments not supportable by MCTC, for advanced forensic laboratory techniques.
 

Center for Workshops in the Chemical Sciences (CWCS)
8:30 AM-11:55 AM, Wednesday, March 28, 2007 McCormick Place North -- Room N230B, Level 2, Oral

Division of Chemical Education

The 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25-29, 2007