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Nov 23, 2024
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FOR 100 - Survey in Forensic ScienceSemester Hours: 3
This survey course in forensic science is intended for undergraduate
students interested in investigative techniques. It is an integrated
laboratory-lecture course that will introduce students to select topics
in forensic science as well as some of the physical, chemical and
instrumental methods used by detectives and forensic scientists to
investigate evidence at the crime scene or in the laboratory. Lecture
topics include identifying physical evidence, forensic investigative
techniques, chemical and instrumental methods of analyzing evidence.
Hands-on activities involving microscopic, spectroscopic, and
noninstrumental methods of analysis will acquaint students with some of
the fundamental techniques used in the evaluation and characterization
of physical evidence. Students will also be introduced to forensic
photography with emphasis on scientific documentation of physical
evidence in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 3A, 3B; BIO 11, or permission of instructor.
Lab fees additional.
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