INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE

Catalog description

Introduces students to the field of forensic science. Will focus on different forms of physical evidence, including their collection, analysis and evidentiary value in a criminal investigation. The laboratory portion of the course will supplement the lecture and allow students to examine evidence using modern techniques and instrumentation. Topics discussed include organic and inorganic chemical analyses of physical evidence, principles of serology and DNA analysis, identification of fresh and decomposed human remains, ballistics, fingerprint analysis, facial reconstruction, drug analysis and forensic entomology. Pre-requisite: Level C or higher: Core math ready (excluding 153P and 123P) or core math complete. See Course Placement Chart for equivalent courses and test scores.