BIO 150 - Forensic Biology

Institution:

California State University-Sacramento

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Description:

Principles governing the application of biology and biological statistics to solve crimes. Topics include evidence examination and preservation, presumptive and confirmatory serological tests, hair comparison, generation and statistical analysis of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA profiles, structure and administration of the modern crime laboratory, and the role of the criminalist in the U.S. court system. Lecture two hours; laboratory three hours. Note: Not offered every semester Prerequisite: BIO 1, BIO 2 and BIO 184. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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