FORS 2440 - CSI- Basic Evidence Gathering & Analysis

Institution:

Weatherford College

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Description:

Forensic Science (FORS 2440), "LAB 40" provides an introduction to crimescene investigation and evidence gathering. Utilizing lecture/lab analyses, the methods, procedures, techniques, and preservation of crime scene evidence will be presented as students learn "hands on" the proper procedures of evidence gatheringand how scientific instrumentation upon gathered evidence has change the courtroom into medico-legal suites. Specific labs include trace analysis of hair and fiber, stain analysis, epithelial cell analysis, latent fingerprint analysis, DNA sequencing, and other basic lab analytical techniques. Additional forensic information will be obtained from guest speakers, documented cases, and investigations that have reached a dead end resulting in cold case files. In the process, students will have "hands on"experience in the basic operation of a busy forensic lab. 3 hours lecture & 3 hours lab Pre-requisites: Two labs from the following-BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1407, BIOL 2401 (A & P) and BIOL 2402 (A & P), or CHEM 1411. FORS 2440 need not be taken before FORS 2450.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.wc.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 287-5471

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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