Forensic Chemistry

Catalog description

Elementary principles of inorganic and general chemistry with application to the field of criminal justice. Students will learn basic chemical terminology, problem solving techniques and chemical explanations of our environment. Emphasis will be placed on forensic applications of topics covered, including the study of physical evidence such as hair, fibers, glass, fingerprints, and paint. Organic and inorganic techniques for analyzing evidence will be studied in lecture and practiced in lab. Previous chemistry background is helpful, but not required. This course is recommended for students needing a one semester general chemistry laboratory course. This course does not satisfy the prerequisite for Chemistry 141. Students will not receive credit toward graduation for more than one of the following courses: Chemistry 113, Chemistry 115, and Chemistry 120. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, CSU-B1,B3, IGETC-5A,5C, Cal-GETC-5A,5C)