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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....

Top reviews

KW

Jun 4, 2021

​This course was very interesting. It covered different forensic science components in a very methodical way and interspersed cases studies to illustrate the techniques and give real world examples.

AR

Apr 8, 2024

I absolutely love learning at my own pace, and Professor Bates was excellent!! I wish I could take more courses from him, but sadly he only has this one. Would recommend this Professor and course.

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By keme b

Jul 6, 2022

IT WAS GREAT. LOVED THE CASE STUDIES WHICH HELPED CRITICAL THINKING. VIDEOS OF THE LECTURES CLEAR AND VOICE UNDERSTANBLE

By Deleted A

Nov 7, 2016

The material is good, but the format of the case study submission has allowed numerous cases of cheating and plagiarism.

By SAAD B

Feb 3, 2021

This course is good and it helps me to understand basics of forensic science and that how to solve any crime case.

By Manojkumar V

Aug 5, 2024

https://www.coursera.org/learn/forensic-science/peer/ROb6c/the-ang-mo-kio-case/review/-FrrQFMDEe-uigr_6Tm1kQ

By Malli K

Jul 15, 2022

it is helpfull for all the science students

tnq Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

By John C

Feb 15, 2022

I enjoyed this class. I now have a better understanding and respect for Forensic Science.

By Amy S

Aug 17, 2024

Interesing course. I learned a lot. Big thanks to Professor Roderick Bates.

By Juan J C

Jul 8, 2020

es sumamente interesante, sin embargo se encuentra un poco desactualizado

By Sivasankari S

May 21, 2018

the course you provided was very useful and interesting and easier too.

By Monisha s

Aug 22, 2024

Hi, I would be really grateful if someone could review my assignment.

By Swarnava M

Jul 23, 2017

Very innovative and detailed course. Dr Bates is a very good teacher.

By Abhiram A P

Sep 26, 2020

best course on forensic science and a great explanations of topics.

By Joy S

Apr 2, 2017

good class, watched all the lectures, just won't do peer review.

By Divya P

Apr 17, 2019

interesting course for those who wish to study a budding field

By Neena J K

Aug 23, 2020

VERY INFORMATIVE. Gives a good foundation to learn forensics.

By Rinshana P

Aug 22, 2020

Excellent course and the Professor teaches it so perfectly

By Beatriz M

Aug 30, 2024

Good informations about many topics in forensic sciences

By Syed I A

Feb 20, 2022

showed include upto date rcient forensis cases

By Phakamile N

Feb 25, 2025

So engaging. Thank you for the opportunity.

By Jonathan G

Apr 29, 2018

Very informative course. I learned a lot.

By Elise K

Mar 25, 2019

Les devoirs à rendre étaient un peu long

By GANJIKUNTA C

Sep 5, 2020

It is very interesting and very useful.

By Sangeetha k

Nov 10, 2020

Helped me a lot to learn new things

By Shuvra D

Jul 7, 2020

it was a great experience. thanks

By NONTSIKELELO B B

Nov 4, 2024

Very educational and informative