FOSC 2040 - Forensic Firearms and Toolmark Identification

Institution:

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

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Description:

The course is an introduction to firearms, ammunition and ammunition components, microscopic comparison of questioned bullets, cartridge cases and toolmarks, distance determination, gunpowder and shotgun pattern analysis, serial number restoration, lock picking techniques, the examination of security devices such as padlocks and safes and the examination of firearm related injuries.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wiregrass.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 333-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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