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FORENSIC SCIENCE
(NATURAL SCIENCES DIVISION) |
FSCI-101
INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE (4
CR.)
Introduces students to the field
of forensic science. Will focus on
different forms of physical
evidence, including their
collection, analysis and evidentiary
value in a criminal investigation.
The laboratory portion of the course
will supplement the lecture and
allow students to examine evidence
using modern techniques and
instrumentation. Topics discussed
include organic and inorganic
chemical analyses of physical
evidence, principles of serology and
DNA analysis, identification of
fresh and decomposed human remains,
ballistics, fingerprint analysis,
facial reconstruction, drug analysis
and forensic entomology.
Pre-requisite: MATH 025 or
satisfactory math placement.
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