Introduction to Criminalistics

Catalog description

An introduction to the role of criminalistics and forensic science in criminal investigations. Focuses on forensic science and scientific processing and analysis of forensic evidence, including pattern evidence, biological evidence, forensic biometrics evidence, trace evidence, weapons evidence, ballistics and tool mark evidence, questioned document evidence, forensic toxicology, controlled substances evidence, and digital and mobile devices evidence. The methods utilized in the forensic analysis of criminal and crime scene investigation, including crime lab methods, instrumentation, policies, and procedures. Includes legal aspects of forensic evidence analysis and documentation. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)