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About the Course

We have all seen forensic scientists in TV shows, but how do they really work? What is the science behind their work? The course aims to explain the scientific principles and techniques behind the work of forensic scientists and will be illustrated with numerous case studies from Singapore and around the world. Some questions which we will attempt to address include: How did forensics come about? What is the role of forensics in police work? Can these methods be used in non-criminal areas? Blood. What is it? How can traces of blood be found and used in evidence? Is DNA chemistry really so powerful? What happens (biologically and chemically) if someone tries to poison me? What happens if I try to poison myself? How can we tell how long someone has been dead? What if they have been dead for a really long time? Can a little piece of a carpet fluff, or a single hair, convict someone? Was Emperor Napoleon murdered by the perfidious British, or killed by his wallpaper? *For Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students, please be noted that this course will no longer be eligible for credit transfer....

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This course is very complete about different and important topics about the forensics scientist, I love the week about the toxicology. Congratulations for the good work in these topics.

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Its a great course, i have learnt alot about forensic science and i am thinking of pursuing this career. Mr.Roderick Bates is a great Instructor and i wish i can do my Diploma and Degree with him.

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By Daniel K

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Feb 26, 2018

A very well taught course that explains complex, but at the same time very interesting topics in forensic science.

By Marisa L

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Jan 10, 2017

Extremely interesting and informative. It is an excellent option for understanding and knowing about these topics.

By Sandy A B

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Feb 8, 2021

One of my favorite courses, very intellectual and interesting, it teaches you a lot in a detailed and simple way

By Kenneth B

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Jul 31, 2020

I learned a lot from this course. It was really an interesting course and I also recommended this to my friends.

By Shriya M

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Sep 11, 2021

LOVED IT! If you're a undergrad/postgrad you need to look at this course before starting your official degree!

By Jose L S P

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May 2, 2021

The instructor has a lot of knowledge and the photographs and videos look very real, thanks for sharing it.....

By Catrina H

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Mar 31, 2021

Well organized, easy to understand - instructor is laid back, understandable and goes at a good learning speed.

By Dakota T

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Mar 26, 2019

I am so excited to continue! Already, this course has provided amazing articles and resources to help me learn!

By Deanna M D

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Aug 26, 2024

Very interesting and educational course. I loved every aspect of it. A great introduction to forensic science.

By Arvind R M

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Jun 27, 2022

it was informative and improved my skills in forensic sciencees and made me learn new topics related to same.

By Marius G

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Jul 11, 2021

Excellent material. One of the most informative courses that I have taken. Prof Bates is a phenomenal teacher.

By L.E

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Jul 20, 2022

An excellent introduction. I would have preferred slightly longer videos, but I realise most like short ones.

By Shiz

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Nov 4, 2019

Amazing!! As a beginner in Forensic science, I gathered so much knowledge. The professor is SPECTACULAR!!!!!!

By Taryar L H A

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Oct 4, 2020

I can get all the knowledge about forensic science. Thanks you for your contributions, prof. and University

By Szimona N K

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Jun 29, 2020

Professor Bates is extremely engaging and informative. Loved his lectures, his class was a pleasure to take!

By Mordiy S

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Jul 26, 2024

Best structured online course I have ever taken, the trainer is just wonderful in explaining the concepts.

By Shelby N

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Jul 8, 2023

Loved this course so much it taught me a lot about forensic science and how it is used in solving crimes!!

By Vimal K B B R

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Jul 27, 2020

A great course which teaches you the broad fundamentals of forensic science in a duration of mere 8 weeks!

By Nidhi

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Apr 14, 2024

Very helpful and informative course for these with passion for forensics :). Very easy questions as well!

By Probin K R

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Sep 28, 2021

Thank You and it was amazing experience with Coursera. Looking forward to learn more again from coursera.

By Sarah I

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Aug 31, 2020

very informative course and the instructor discuss various examples so that the concept could be cleared.

By Nicolas D n

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Jul 2, 2020

Great Course. I enjoy it very much.

Congratulations to the teacher!!! Great way of explaining and talking

By B. A

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Apr 18, 2024

Really interesting course. I've truly learned alot and was intrigued with some of the cases we reviewed.

By Damini R S

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Dec 14, 2020

Excellent course. Really enjoyed the case studies and peer graded assignments. Lectures were very clear.

By Rachel N

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Mar 26, 2018

Excellent course! Kept me interested from beginning to end. I learned an immense amount of information.