CH 105 - Fundamentals of Criminalistics

Institution:

Seton Hill University

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of criminalistics for the non-science major. The student will learn about the broad range of forensic services offered by crime laboratories and gain an understanding of the scientific basis of forensic services through a general study of biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics. Topics include processing a crime scene, trace and contact evidence, identification of body fluids, DNA analysis, toxicology and drugs of abuse, questioned documents, and firearms. The student will perform selected forensic techniques in the laboratory. Satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Core. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits. Fee.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.setonhill.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 834-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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