SC 141 - Forensic Science

Institution:

Columbia-Greene Community College

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Description:

For the non-science major, an introduction to the basic scientific theory and techniques used in criminal investigation. Topics include: proper handling and preservation of crime-scene evidence; glass, soil, fingerprint, drug, and paint chip examination, hair analysis; cloth, fiber, the uses of spectrophotometry, chromatography, and other instrumental methods in evidence analysis. Also, the description of serological techniques, DNA profiling, and toxicological techniques. Course covers sufficient inorganic and organic chemical concepts for students to gain an elementary understanding of the various analytical techniques. Note: Repeat of CH 125. ( 3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall/Spring

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sunycgcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 828-4181

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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