CJA 214 - Introduction to Forensic Science

Institution:

Lane Community College

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Description:

4 credits This course is an introduction to forensic science, crime scene investigations, physical evidence, and legal aspects of evidence, and is designed for all students interested in forensic science. The student will learn how to process crime scenes, the types of physical evidence that may be encountered, and how evidence is analyzed in the laboratory. Emphasis will placed on the interpretation of analytical test results as the as they relate to the limitations of the evidence itself, how the evidence was collected, the case context, and other factors. The student will have hands-on laboratory exercises in analyzing and comparing physical evidence. Critical thinking and the application of the scientific method will be emphasized in all laboratory exercises. Class concepts will be reinforced with actual case examples whenever possible.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.Lanecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 463-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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