Theory of Identification and Range of conclusions.
Toolmark examinations, Comparisons and Identifications #1.
Toolmark examinations, Comparisons and Identifications #2. (Scope Work Week)
Modern Firearms and Ammunition Development and Current Trends.
Operating Systems and Armor’s Courses.
Firearms Examination, Documentation, and Test Firing.
Machining and Manufacturing of Modern Firearms.
Manufacture and Evolution of Modern Ammunition.
Cartridge, Cartridge case and Shotshell examination #1.
Cartridge, Cartridge case and Shotshell examination #2. (All scope work week)
Bullet Examination and Comparisons #1.
Bullet Examination and Comparisons #2. (All scope work week)
Manufacture Tours: Ammunition and Firearms.
Firearm Comparison Work (All scope work week)
Gun Shot Residue/Distance Determinations, Shooting Scene Reconstruction.
Quality Assurance and Serial Number Restoration/Obliterated Markings.
Thanksgiving
Courtroom Testimony Training / Daubert Prep – assignment of mock case.
Firearm Comparison Work. (All scope work week)
Expert Witness Testimony / Mock Trials.
Christmas & New Years
Finals Week / Oral Boards / Research Project Presentations / Graduation