Advanced Forensic Chemistry

Catalog description

This in-depth lecture and lab course familiarizes students with the most common equipment and techniques used in a professional forensic chemistry lab. Students will apply principles learned in the lecture to analyze mock evidence, interpret data accurately, and communicate results effectively. The course culminates in a simulated case, where students execute the entire process from sample preparation to final testimony in a courtroom setting. Course includes three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week. Prerequisites: CH 340 with a C or better.