Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS214   19966-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  06/25/96
AJS214      19966-20015 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Evidence Technology II
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. Prerequisites: AJS213 or approval of instructor.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS214   19966-20015 Evidence Technology II
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)
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AJS214   19966-20015 Evidence Technology II
    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
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