CRJ 198 - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

This course of study is intended to introduce the student to basic recognition, preservation, development and collection of bloodstain evidence commonly found at crime scenes.

Competencies

Evaluate the physical characteristics of bloodstain patterns
1. Explain bloodstain pattern terminology and identification characteristics
2. Describe bloodstain pattern analysis methodology and limitations
Examine the size, shape, distribution and appearance of bloodstains and bloodstain patterns
1. Discuss motion, direction, and point of convergence
2. Describe how surface texture, height, and force affect bloodstains
Demonstrate techniques of bloodstain pattern documentation
1. Illustrate proficiency in preserving, documenting, and examining bloodstain evidence
2. Identify differences between presumptive blood testing, confirmatory testing, blood enhancement chemicals, DNA testing and serological testing
Examine the types of activities and mechanisms that may have produced bloodstain patterns
1. Identify mixed and sequenced bloodstains
2. Analyze how bloodstain patterns can be utilized to aid in case reconstruction

Competencies Revised Date: AY2023