CHM 185 - Introduction to Forensic Science

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

An introduction to the use of science and the scientific method in law and criminal justice. Designed primarily for criminal justice or science majors. Includes techniques from chemistry, biology, physics, and geology that are useful for evaluating crime-scene evidence. Topics include chemical analysis, microscopic analysis, fiber analysis, drug analysis, DNA analysis, blood analysis, and others. Three hours of integrated lecture and lab each week. Basic mathematics is used

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2010 - 08/31/2010 

Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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