FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Trainee examining a staged crime scene in the NFSTC warehouse.

Forensic Science Practicum

$995.00

Learning by Doing with Experts

Working with experienced criminalists, students will gain an understanding of the requirements for success in a forensic science investigation career. Crime scene simulations offer a unique way to learn the subject matter and build analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. The GFJC Forensic Science Practicum is an opportunity to apply and test your understanding of what it means to work in the field of forensic science. Students will develop an appreciation for the collection and handling of crime scene evidence and the analyses performed in an investigative laboratory.

Course Dates

February 20-22, 2026

Enrollment Deadline

January 9, 2026

Travel

The Practicum will be held in-person at GFJC’s Largo, FL offices:

8285 Bryan Dairy Road, Suite 125, Largo FL 33777

All travel arrangements and expenses are the sole responsibility of the student. GFJC will reserve a block of hotel rooms and notify enrolled students when they are available to book.

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Description

This 27-hour course is an experiential learning opportunity, introducing the real-world application of multiple scientific disciplines to investigations and the criminal justice system. The materials, techniques, and equipment presented are the same as those used every day at the local, state, and Federal levels. GFJC instructors have decades of experience working and testifying as forensic science experts. Their work has brought justice and closure to victims of crime.

  • Crime Scene Investigation – Forensic science case work starts on a scene with documentation, collection, and chain of custody to protect evidence integrity for analysis and admissibility in a court of law.
  • Latent Fingerprint Development – Students will apply optical, physical, and chemical processes refined over the past century to visualize and document invisible marks in the pursuit of identification.
  • Forensic Biology – DNA analysis requires careful attention to safety, evidence handling, awareness of rapidly evolving methodologies, and statistical data interpretation to accurately support criminal justice efforts.
  • Forensic Chemistry – Seized drug evidence, including suspected controlled substances and pharmaceutical preparations, is identified and quantified using presumptive methods and confirmatory instruments.

3-Day Agenda

Day 1

8:00 AM Welcome Remarks, Day Overview, Introduction to Course
8:30 AM Chemistry Introduction and Lab Safety Overview
9:00 AM Overview of GC-MS Theory
10:00 AM Sample Extraction and Sequence Setup Demonstration and Practical
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Presumptive Testing of Controlled Substances
1:30 PM Raman & FTIR Theory and Demonstration
2:30 PM Raman & FTIR Practical
4:00 PM GC-MS Data Interpretation
5:00 PM Class Dismissed

Day 2

8:00 AM DNA Introduction and Biology Overview
8:30 AM Extraction
10:30 AM Quantitation
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Amplification
2:30 PM Capillary Electrophoresis
4:00 PM Data Interpretation
5:00 PM Class Dismissed

Day 3

8:00 AM Crime Scene Investigation & Documentation
9:30 AM Crime Scene Photography Fundamentals
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Latent Fingerprint Recovery: Porous and Non-Porous Surfaces
3:00 PM Integrated Crime Scene Scenario
5:00 PM Class Dismissed

To schedule or build custom, hands-on training for your agency or team, please contact WorkWithGFJC@fiu.edu.

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