Introduction to Forensic Science

Catalog description

Forensic science is the study and application of science to the investigation of criminal and civil cases in the criminal justice system. This course introduces students to the scientific method and to the use of applied science from disciplines including anthropology, biology, chemistry, entomology, physics and others to benefit legal processes and investigations. Topics to be addressed will include the crime scene, blood pattern analysis, forensic pathology, toxicology, forensic anthropology, entomology, DNA and serology, fingerprints, criminal profiling, ballistics, fire and explosion investigation, tool marks and trace evidence.