NATSC 226 - Forensic Science and Lab

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

Description:

Investigates the relationship of the crime laboratory to the criminaljustice system. Students learn the services provided by a crime lab;the scientific and legal constraints placed upon criminalists; thetheory and practice of collecting, preserving, and analyzing of physicalevidence. Laboratory experiences include analysis of microscopicevidence; identification and individualization of physical and chemicalobjects; development of latent fingerprints; rolling and classificationof fingerprints; some instrumental analysis; and thin layer and paperchromatography.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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