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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An independent study under the direction of a faculty member. For eligibility and procedures, see the Merrick School of Business Independent Study Policy.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to forensic-science topics, including crime-scene processing, fingerprints, firearms and toolmarks, questioned documents, serology, fire and explosives, trace evidence, pathology and instrumental analysis. Lectures, demonstrations and basic laboratory exercises are used to present the subject matter.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on the scientific techniques used to investigate different types of crime scenes, including burglaries,murders, rapes, arsons and bombings. Students learn to recognize, identify, collect, preserve, transport, record and process physical evidence such as body fluids, body fluid stains, items of trace evidence, tire and shoe impressions, latent fingerprints, weapons and tools. Laboratory fee required.
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4.00 Credits
Introduces students to the various principles of safety and quality assurance in a forensic laboratory. Laboratory safety topics include OSHA standards, material safety data sheets (MSDS), workplace safety, personal protective equipment, employer liability and employee responsibilities. Quality assurance topics include quality concepts and quality assurance principles, documentation, document control, standard operating procedures, proficiency testing, validation standards, test standards, instrument calibration, instrument maintenance, auditing principles, laboratory accreditation and analyst certification. prerequisites include Biology I, Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, and Physics I and II
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4.00 Credits
Introduces methods of collecting, handling, preparing, identifying and comparing items of trace evidence.Topics include hairs, fibers, fabric, cordage, tape, glass, paint, paint chips, wood, vegetation, soil and other items requiring microscopic examination. Laboratory fee required. prerequisites include Biology I, Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, and FSCS 400, 405 and 407
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of Trace Evidence I, this course focuses on items of trace evidence requiring instrument analysis.Topics include flammable liquids, explosives, bank dyes, plastics, polymers, gunshot residue, metals and natural elements. Laboratory fee required. prerequisites include Biology I, Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, and FSCS 400, 401, 405 and 407
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4.00 Credits
Provides instruction in the methods of collecting, handling, preparing, identifying and comparing items of trace evidence.Topics include use of the stereomicroscope, compound microscope, comparison microscope,microspectrophotometer, scanning electron microscope, polarizing microscope, florescent microscope and hot-stage microscope. These methods are demonstrated, and students conduct hands-on analyses of materials using some of this equipment. Laboratory fee required. prerequisites include Biology I, Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, and Physics I and II; prerequisite or co-requisite: FSCS 400
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4.00 Credits
The use of scientific instruments in forensic testing. Lectures and laboratories cover instrumentation theory, data systems, method development and qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques.Techniques discussed include gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), thin-layer chromatography (TLC), ion chromatography (IC), capillary electrophoresis (CE), infrared spectrometry (IR),mass spectrometry (MS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). Laboratory fee required. prerequisites include Biology I, Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, and FSCS 400 and 405
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4.00 Credits
Exposes students to both the theoretical and practical aspects of forensic serology.At the end of the course, students will have gained practical experience and will have a comprehensive knowledge of techniques presently being used in the forensic examination of body fluids. Laboratory fee required. prerequisites include Biology I, Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, and FSCS 400 and 405
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3.00 Credits
Introduces the various uses and applications of mathematics in law enforcement. Students learn to interpret and construct graphs and tables, calculate clearance rates and conduct trend analysis.The basics of operational research are explored relative to the needs of law enforcement. Probabilities and statistical techniques, which provide the basis for DNA interpretation, are addressed.
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