SCI 106 - Introduction to Forensic Science MnTC Goal

Institution:

Ridgewater College

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Description:

This course uses forensic science as the background for studying the general principles of chemistry and biology. Students will see the many areas of forensic science and how it and criminal investigation are aided through the theories of the chemical and biological sciences. Topics included are blood analysis, hair analysis, firearms and identification, fiber comparisons, paints, glass compositions, soil comparisons, DNA analysis, and seminal fluid analysis. Upon completion of this course students should understand the potential value of forensic science and also the limitations. The principles and laboratory techniques of Forier Transform - Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) and electrophoresis will also be covered in their relationships to forensic science. Lecture - 3 hours/week. Lab 3 hours/week.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ridgewater.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(800) 722-1151

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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