Forensic Biology

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to basic scientific principles and their application in professional practice of Forensic Biology. The lecture and laboratory portions will provide students with a scientific grounding to understand the application of the science of biology to legal investigations. Students will learn the principles and analytical methods over a variety of fields such as pathology, entomology, animal biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, serology, and molecular biology as they apply to forensic biology. Laboratory safety, quality assurance, and quality control are also discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 414