Why choose UofT Mississauga for Forensic Science?Ĭourses are taught by professionals who bring their own expertise and unique field experience to the classroom. The UTM Forensic Science Program is uniquely suited to offer this innovative approach to forensic science instruction through our collaborations with the University of Toronto Biomedical Communications Program and the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto. Capturing, archiving, analysing, interpreting, and demonstrating crime scene evidence can be facilitated with imaging technology and incorporated into daily practice by forensic professionals. In addition to providing a strong scientific foundation for our students, the UTM Forensic Science Program is leading the field in the visualization of scientific evidence.

Our vision for the future is to continue our pioneering role in this country and to extend our influence abroad. Scientific literacy is very important, so I emphasize writing and communication-skills that are exercised in individual and group work activities, just as they will be later in the workplace.As Canada's first Forensic Science program, UTM set the standards for all subsequent Canadian forensic programs that flourished in the wake of the CSI phenomenon. The biggest things I want students to take from this course are the critical thinking, observation, problem solving, and writing skills that are critical to the field of forensics.

How to apply select analysis techniques to items of evidence, including trace evidence analysis, impression evidence analysis, arson, forensic serology, and DNA analysis.

Eyewitness testimony and death investigation.

Crime scene investigation and reconstruction.Various aspects of forensics, including ballistics, fingerprinting, and toxicology.The role of the forensic scientist in the criminal justice system.This 100-level course is designed as a broad survey to introduce students to the different branches and disciplines within the field, including forensic psychiatry and psychology, DNA analytics, and forensic entomology.

What is forensic science