CRIM 440 - Criminalistics:Forensic Science in the Crime Laboratory

Institution:

California State University-Los Angeles

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Description:

Prerequisite: CRJU 220 or consent of the instructor. Overview of general principles of forensic science, techniques, equipment, and methodologies as used in crime laboratories. Focus on fingerprint and firearm identification, trace evidence (hair, fiber, paint, glass), blood, DNA evidence, forensic document examination, crime scene kits, and forensic microscopy. Not open for credit to students with credit in CRIM 462. Letter grade only (A-F).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.calstatela.edu

Phone Number:

(323) 343-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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