Forensic Chemistry. 3 credits

Catalog description

Introduction to the chemical principles and methods used in the application of forensics toward the elucidation of criminal activity and to support litigation. Students will be learning the fundamentals of statistics (QA/QC), chromatography (GC and LC). and instrumentation (microscopy, FTLR, and MS) that wilt enable forensics analysis of trace evidence relating to: drugs, explosives, toxicology, arson, firearms, volatiles, and hair/fibers.Offered by Forensic Sciences. Limited to three attempts.