Introduction to Criminalistics

Catalog description

3330. 3 hours (3;0;0). This course provides an overview of the field of criminalistics, with a focus on the recognition, collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence. This course will introduce students to topics such as fingerprint examination, trace evidence analysis, and firearm examination and is a prerequisite for more advanced criminalistics courses. Prerequisite(s): CJUS 2100 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. Course Typically Offered: Fall.