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Forensic Science: Profiling
Forensic Science: Profiling introduces students to the field of offender profiling. #academic
Thomas Jones
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,220)
What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will receive questions related to case studies which they can profile and submit.Assessment
I offer assessments of student participation and/or written responses to optional homework.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
We will begin with a session on the basic concepts and techniques used to create a profile of an offender in specific crimes. Students will be able to examine simple situations and discuss likely characteristics of the perpetrator. The second session will involve profiling of three famous cases. Students will share their ideas about the most likely traits the offenders possess, and we will discuss possible flaws in standard profiling when applied to complex cases. The third and fourth sessions will be devoted to profiling a series of hypothetical cases, where the students will have to choose which facts stand out as most important in the creation of their profiles.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Core Profiling Concepts
This lesson covers the purpose and mechanisms of profiling, as well as concepts such as Linkage Analysis, Homology. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Steps in Creating a Profile
We will examine the three main approaches to profiling, the steps to build a profile, and the importance of considering details about the crime scene and victims of a crime. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Case Studies
We will examine specific profiling issues related to Jack the Ripper, the Lindbergh Kidnapping, the Jon Benet Ramsey Murder, and the Zodiac. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Case Studies
We will examine specific profiling issues related to the D.B. (Dan) Cooper Hijacking, the Black Dahlia, Lizzie Borden. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
While this class covers real crimes, I do not use any scary or graphic images. I am always vigilant to keep all materials age appropriate.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2017
4.9
1220reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Juris Doctor from University of Michigan
I've been teaching forensic science at all levels, up through college, since 2005. I have developed classes on forensic and criminal psychology, and have utilized profiling techniques in my analysis of a variety of cases. Reviews
Live Group Course
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 223 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-16 learners per class
