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Evidence Technology/Photography
Course: AJS214

First Term: 2001 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: The use of photography and other aids in identification and preservation of evidence such as fingerprints, footprints and impressions. Techniques in crime scene and traffic accident photography



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe and demonstrate the basic techniques of laboratory photography.(I,IV)
2. Identify and describe the types of equipment used in laboratory photography and demonstrate the appropriate use of each type.(I,IV)
3. Describe and demonstrate the basic techniques used in crime scene photography.(II,IV)
4. Identify and describe the types of equipment used in crime scene photography and demonstrate the appropriate use of each type.(II,IV)
5. Describe and demonstrate the basic techniques used in vehicle accident scene photography.(III,IV)
6. Identify and describe the types of equipment used in vehicle accident photography and demonstrate the appropriate use of each type.(III,IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Laboratory Photographic Techniques
   A. Visual Light Spectrum
      1. Footprints
      2. Fingerprints
      3. Chemical Residues
      4. Tool Marks
      5. Cloth Impressions
   B. Infrared
      1. Fingerprints
      2. Chemical Residues
   C. Ultraviolet
      1. Fingerprints
      2. Chemical Residues
   D. X-ray
      1. Body Fluids
      2. Closed Container
II. Crime Scene Photographic Techniques
   A. Visual Light Spectrum
      1. Footprints
      2. Fingerprints
      3. Chemical Residues
      4. Tools Marks
      5. Bodies
   B. Infrared
      1. Fingerprints
      2. Footprints
      3. Chemical Residues
   C. Ultraviolet
      1. Fingerprints
      2. Footprints
      3. Chemical Residues
      4. Body Fluids
   D. Videotape
      1. Homicides
      2. Fires
      3. Burglaries
III. Vehicle Accident Scene Photographic Techniques
   A. Visual Light Spectrum
      1. Vehicles
      2. Victims
      3. Tire Marks
      4. Accident Scene
   B. Ultraviolet
      1. Vehicles
      2. Victims
      3. Fluids
      4. Accident Scene
   C. Videotape
      1. Vehicles
      2. Victims
      3. Accident Scene
IV. Photographic Equipment
   A. 35MM Format
      1. Camera Types
      2. Lighting Equipment
      3. Light Meters
      4. Film Types
   B. 120MM Format
      1. Camera Types
      2. Lighting Equipment
      3. Light Meters
      4. Film Types
   C. Videotape Format
      1. Camera Types
      2. Lighting Equipment
      3. Tape Types
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/22/2001

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