LAW 4805 - Forensic Science and the Legal Process

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CUNY New York City College of Technology

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Description:

3 class hours, 3 credits Forensic science is the application of science to the law and encompasses various scientific disciplines. This course will provide the student with detailed knowledge of subjects underpinning forensic science in the broad areas of Biology, Chemistry and Investigation. It will explore ways in which a forensic case is investigated at both the scene of the crime and in the laboratory. It will also look at the techniques used by forensic biologists and chemists and will use many examples of criminal cases where forensic evidence was of particular importance. Tentative topics would include but not be restricted to: Crime Scene Analysis, Significance and Properties of Physical Evidence, Toxicology, Arson and Explosion Investigation, Forensic Serology, DNA Evidence, Fingerprinting, Document and Voice Evidence, Forensic Science and Internet Investigation. When possible, forensic professionals will be utilized in the classroom to enrich discussion. The format of the course is mainly lectures. Prerequisite: AAS completed or departmental approval in advance and BIO 1101/BY 101

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citytech.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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