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2011-2012 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

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FOR 165 - Questioned Documents

Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This lecture course prepares students in current techniques in forensic document examination. It combines presentations with demonstrations and hands-on activities to introduce students to the scientific examination of handwriting, identification and individualization of prepared documents, determination of genuineness or spuriousness, and formulation of opinions and expert testimony. Unique characteristics transferred from individuals to documents are examined. The course highlights technical and scientific methodologies utilized in modern laboratories for analyzing documents.



Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 3A, 3B; FOR 101; PHYS 12A, 12B; and permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional.





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