Students will be able to transfer their understanding of dactylography so that on their own, they will be able to cite evidence of how to identify and analyze the three general fingerprint patterns, and assess the minutiae found in fingerprints in order to prove a positive match. This unit is also designed to address the fundamental aspects of document examination as it applies to forensic science. Students will explore handwriting analysis as well as some guidelines for collecting known writings for comparison to a questioned document. Students will also discuss some of the class and individual characteristics of printers, photocopiers, inks. Students will use document examination techniques to uncover alterations, erasures, obliterations, and variations in pen inks. Students will familiarize themselves with US currency security features and identify counterfeit currency.