AJ 208 - Introduction to Forensic Science

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

3 units 3 hours weekly Advisory: Eligibility for College Level Reading and ENGL 101. An introduction to the field of forensic science and the integrated role it plays in the detection and conviction of criminal suspects. Topics will include the protection and investigation of crime scenes; the collection, analysis and storage of evidence; and court room testimony. Students will explore the different techniques used to identify criminal suspects from the circumstances and facts found at a crime's location. This class is intended for those students who wish to work in a nontraditional role in law enforcement and for those students who wish to have a broader perspective of the criminal investigative process. (CSU, AVC)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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