Applied Forensic Microscopy.

Catalog description

PR: FIS 201 and ( PHYS 102 or PHYS 112 ) with a minimum grade of C- and Coreq: FIS 312L . Introduction to fundamentals of microscopy including light theory, optics, image formation and more. Forensic-specific topics will also be covered including general forensic microscopy, hair and fiber observations and comparisons, ballistics, and trace evidence examination. Students will practice proper microscope care and techniques in the laboratory and learn how to utilize the fundamentals in a forensic application.