Digital and Document Examination Advanced Forensic Science Series

[All Sections will include Review questions, Discussion questions and Additional readings sections]

Section 1. Introduction Basic Principles of Forensic Sciences Forensic Classification of Evidence Interpretation/The Comparative Method

Section 2. Digital Devices Digital Imaging and Photography: An Overview Cellular Phones Digital Image: Enhancement and Authentication Audio Enhancement and Authentication Analysis of Digital Evidence

Section 3. Transportation Aircraft Flight Data Recorders  Electronic Data Recorders (EDR’s, Black Boxes) Analog Tachograph Chart Analysis

Section 4. Documents History of the Forensic Examination Documents Overview of the Forensic Document Examination Analytical Methods Document Dating Forgery/Counterfeits Handwriting Ink Analysis Paper Analysis

Section 5. Financial Counterfeit Currency Identity Theft Forensic Accounting Payment Cards Counterfeit Goods

Section 6. Professional Issues From Crime Scene to Court Forensic Laboratory Reports Health and Safety Child Pornography

• Provides basic principles of forensic science and an overview of digital forensics and document examination
• Contains sections on digital devices, transportation, types of documents and forensic accounting
• Includes sections on professional issues, such as from crime scene to court, forensic laboratory reports and health and safety
• Incorporates effective pedagogy, key terms, review questions, discussion questions and additional reading suggestions