Introduction to Forensic Biology

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Description: Overviews the basic principles underlying modern applications of biology in forensic science. Explores the science of forensic biology, traditionally known as serology, and the broad scope of laboratory tests used to investigate crimes involving DNA, blood, and other body fluids. Focuses on the issues related to DNA fingerprinting as they apply to public or legal proceedings in the law enforcement arena.