Classroom Guide to the Fundamentals of Fingerprints

MODULE ONE 
History of Fingerprints Analysis 

MODULE TWO 
Biology and Fetal Development—Why are Fingerprints Permanent and Unique? 

MODULE THREE 
Fingerprint Pattern Identification 
3.1 Loop Patterns 
3.2 Arch Patterns 
3.3 Whorl Patterns 

MODULE FOUR 
Processing Evidence for Fingerprints 
4.1 Dusting and Lifting 
4.2 Chemical Processing of Evidence for Fingerprints 
4.3 Alternative Light Source 

MODULE FIVE 
Henry Classification—The Classification of Fingerprints 

MODULE SIX 
Friction Ridge Skin Comparisons 

MODULE SEVEN 
Friction Ridge Skin—The Palm 

MODULE EIGHT 
Biometrics—Livescan, AFIS, MBIS 

MODULE NINE 
Courtroom Testimony