CHEM 425 - Forensic Chemistry

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This upper-level chemistry course is built on concepts of CHEM 125. The course covers chemistry topics most commonly applicable to the everyday functions of a crime laboratory professional. Students learn modern instrumental methods of analysis as applied to analyzing illicit drugs, combustibles in arson and fire investigation, gun-residues in fire-arms, toxins in toxicology, and DNA analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 125 and CHEM 366, or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 427. 3 hours lecture. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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