Firearms and Toolmark Examination
How examiners identify fired bullets and cartridge cases and compare tool marks, and the debate over the method.
FORS-311 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Forensic Science
Course content
- 1The firearms and toolmark disciplineComing
- 2Firearm safety in the laboratoryComing
- 3Firearm types and mechanismsComing
- 4Ammunition componentsComing
- 5Class and individual characteristicsComing
- 6Bullet comparisonComing
- 7Cartridge case comparisonComing
- 8Ballistic imaging networksComing
- 9Distance determination and gunshot residue patternsComing
- 10Tool marksComing
- 11Scientific critiques and validation studiesComing
- 12Capstone: an examination reportComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
How examiners identify fired bullets and cartridge cases and compare tool marks, and the debate over the method.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 3.