Advanced Forensics Lab I.

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This laboratory-based course is designed to give the advanced student crime laboratory experience in examining, analyzing and identifying evidence. In several simulated court presentations, students sharpen their skill in presenting evidence as a scientific expert. The areas covered are: hairs, fibers and polymers, glass, soil, gunshot residue, fire and bomb debris, and drugs. Pre-requisites: CHEM 318 Analytical Chemistry II and CHEM 319 Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory, CHEM 330 Introduction to Chemical Research, CHEM 340 Forensics Chemistry, CHEM 341 Forensics Chemistry Laboratory, and CJUS 380 Criminal Procedures,