FORS 2440 - Forensic Science I

Institution:

Palo Alto College

Subject:

Description:

This course provides an introduction to crime scene investigation, evidence gathering and analysis. Students will learn the methods, procedures, and techniques of gathering and preserving crime scene evidence; and the laboratory techniques about how to scientifically analyze the evidence. Basic analytical techniques learned in the lab include trace analysis of hair and fiber, stain analysis, epithelial cell analysis, latent fingerprint analysis, DNA sequencing and more.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2005 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.alamo.edu/pac/

Phone Number:

(210) 486-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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