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3.00 Credits
An overview of the basic elements of forensic sciences and criminalistics, crime scene procedures and documentation. Methods of laboratory analysis for studies in specialized areas of science applied to solving criminal problems. Includes an introduction to forensic applications of science, including DNA profiling, pathology, serology, trace evidence, toxicology, and the role of the forensic laboratory. Laboratory activities included. Expected to be offered: Fall semesters 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Investigation into the nature of all possible types of evidence left or exchanged at the scene of a crime; focusing on the nature of materials, collection, and analysis for use in solving particular forensic problems; consideration of the analysis of physical evidence in regards to firearms examination, classification and comparison of bullets and cartridges, toolmarks, serial number restoration, document examination, hairs and fibers, voice-print identification, fingerprints and polygraph exams. Laboratory analysis of data. Prerequisite: FSC 201 Expected to be offered: Fall semesters, even years. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Comparison and individualization of physical evidence by chemical properties will be presented in lectures and carried out in laboratory. Theories andpractices of chemical analysis are applied with available equipment. Course deals specifically with impression evidence, textiles, firearms examination, toolmarks, paints, glass, and many other areas using chemistry in evidence analysis. Hands-on experience is stressed as much as possible. Laboratory activities included. Prerequisite: FSC 201 & CHM 111 Expected to be offered: Spring semesters, odd years 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Detailed advanced microscopic and instrumental methods with extensive "hands-on" experience provided by laboratory section. Principles and methods of analysis of microscopic and microscopic evidences of biological materials, including fingerprints, hair, drugs, blood, DNA, and forensic pathology. Prerequisite: FSC 201, BIO 151, & CHM 111 Expected to be offered: Fall semesters, odd years. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the basics of general biology as applied to the resolution of forensic problems. Included will be analysis of materials from the study of cells, genetics, human biology, plants and poisons, zoology of microorganisms and insects, systems and functions within the body, and serology. Emphasis on the mechanisms of solving biological problems that arise in the legal system. Concentration on use of microscope as major tool for biological analysis. Laboratory activities included. Prerequisite: FSC 201 & BIO 151 Expected to be offered: Spring semesters, even years. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the general concepts of chemistry as they apply to the solution of forensic problems. Includes topics from inorganic, organic, and biochemistry, with emphasis on mechanisms of applications to chemical problems. Topics include atoms, molecular studies, poisons and toxins, chemical pollutants, chemistry of blood, trace element analysis. Major instruments of chemical analysis are investigated and used as appropriate. Laboratory activities included. Prerequisite: CHM 111 & 112 Expected to be offered: Fall semesters, even years. 3 credits
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Topics of a specific nature will be presented in each course. Courses may include: arson and explosives; bio-medical methods in forensics; facial and body reconstruction; forensic geology; forensic toxicology; and forensic engineering; forensic entomology. Expected to be offered: sufficient demand 1-3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to a detailed study of the information gained from human skeletal remains. Topics include determination of sex, age, time of death, causes of death, racial determination, osteology of humans, Extensive laboratory work in bone identification and analysis. Prerequisite: FSC 20 & FSC 301 Expected to be offered: Spring semesters, odd years. 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
Intensive internship taken by students in their senior year, working with one of the local or regional laboratories or with physicians involved in forensic work. Prerequisite: consent of instructor Expected to be offered: sufficient demand 1-15 credits
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3.00 Credits
Preparation and presentation of a capstone paper resulting from work undertaken during internship or from work as independent study on one of the diverse areas of forensic sciences. The student will be expected to show competency in gathering evidence, scientifically analyzing evidence, and preparing valid conclusions. Prerequisite: consent of instructor Expected to be offered: Spring semesters 1 credit
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