CHM 1610 - Intro to Forensic Sc. I/Lab

Institution:

Central State University

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

This course is intended to meet the needs of students’ general education core. This course will provide a foundation for the different aspects of science used to solve crimes and most important enforce justice in our society. Some of the topics covered are: 1. Processing the crime scene, 2. Hair, fibers and paints analysis, 3. Drugs control and identification, 4. Forensic toxicology, 5. Aspects of arson and explosions, 6. Forensic serology, 7. Forensic anthropology, 8. Fingerprints, 9. Firearms and tool marks, 10. DNA. There are three hours of lecture and two-hour lab period each week. Laboratory exercises will be selected to reinforce the materials covered during lecture. Prerequisites: High School math, chemistry.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.centralstate.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 376-6011

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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