Description
For the non-science major, an introduction to the basic scientific theory and techniques used in criminal investigation. Topics include: proper handling and preservation of crime-scene evidence; glass, soil, fingerprint, drug and paint chip examination, hair analysis; cloth, fiber, the uses of spectrophotometry, chromatography, and other instrumental methods in evidence analysis. Also, the description of serological techniques, DNA profiling, and toxicological techniques. Course covers sufficient inorganic and organic chemical concepts for students to gain an elementary understanding of the various analytical techniques.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Student will employ scientific reasoning and analysis as applied to forensic science laboratory techniques, including measurement, data analysis, and evaluation of evidence, as well as application of forensic science data and concepts
- Student will define, describe and apply scientific data, concepts and models as they pertain to crime scene processing, documentation, proper packaging procedures as they apply to specific types of physical evidence, and the scientific evaluation and analysis of evidence through physical, chemical, instrumental and microscopic means
Semester
Fall/Spring
Notes
Repeat of CH 125