SCI 1640 - Introduction to Forensic Science

Institution:

Sullivan County Community College

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Description:

This course introduces students to the scientific fields, principles, instrumentation, and methods found in a modern full-service forensic laboratory. Both the lecture and laboratory emphasize various applications of scientific methods and expertise to the examination and analysis of physical evidence used to assist the courts in making legal decisions. The contributions of forensic pathology, toxicology, biology, chemistry and engineering are covered and relevant laboratory tests are demonstrated or conducted. Legal and ethical issues in forensic science are included, as well as a site visit to a crime laboratory. Prerequisites: Any college chemistry course or SCI 1101 and SCI 1102 Biology and Lab. Corequisite: SCI1641.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunysullivan.edu/

Phone Number:

(845) 434-5750

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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