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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the forensic science of criminalistics. The course will focus on the theory and practice of physical evidence analysis. Topics will include organic and inorganic spectroscopic techniques, microscopes, drugs, toxicology, serology, DNA, hairs, fibers, arson, explosives, fingerprints, and firearms. Prerequisites: CH210 and CH211. Corequisite: CH301. Spring semester. 3 credits.
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1.00 Credits
This course will focus on the following fundamental laboratory techniques used by a criminalist for identification of physical evidence: wet chemical tests, density, refractive index, microscopy, fingerprint analysis, spectroscopy (Infrared, Atomic Absorption, Visible, Emission, Fluorometry), chromatography (paper, thin layer, gas), and electrophoresis. Corequisite: CH300. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide an in-depth study of forensic serology and DNA analysis. Topics covered will include the screening of evidence, the identification of body fluids, conventional serology typing methods, DNA extraction techniques including differential extractions, quantitation by gel and quantiblot, and DNA analysis methods such as STR’s and mitochondrial DNA. Students will learn to interpret the results of serology and DNA testing including mixtures, and understand the probative value of this evidence. An introduction to blood spatter pattern analysis will be included. Prerequisites: BL212, BL213, CH300, CH301, CH325, and CH326. Fall semester. 4 credits. Fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover the legal aspects of forensic science and forensic science as it is applied to the courtroom. Topics will include search warrants, establishing a chain of custody, the admissibility of evidence, major court decisions such as Frye and Daubert, qualifications of experts, expert testimony, and ethics. Students will participate in mock trials. Pre- or Corequisite: CH315. Spring semester. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Chemical structures and biological functions of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Survey of major metabolic pathways involving carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. Structure-function relationships of biological membranes. Nucleic acid metabolism and protein synthesis. Recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: CH212 and CH213. Fall semester. 3 credits.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to basic biochemical laboratory techniques such as uv-visible, fluorescence, and FTIR spectroscopy, chromatography, centrifugation, and electrophoresis. Isolation, purification, and characterization of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Enzyme kinetics. Prerequisite: CH213. Corequisite: CH325. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to physical chemistry with emphasis on equilibrium thermodynamics. Prerequisites: CH212, CH213, PH112, and PH113. Pre- or corequisite: MA200. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.
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2.00 Credits
Laboratory course that introduces students to both classical and modern methods of analysis in physical chemistry. Experiments will include calorimetry, chemical-and-phase equilibrium analysis, kinetics, and viscosity measurements. Computational analysis tools will be integrated in the context of physical science applications. Prerequisites: CH212 and CH213. Corequisite: CH330. Pre- or corequisite: MA200. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. 2 credits. Fee.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to quantum theory and its application to spectroscopic analysis of atoms and molecules. Reaction dynamics will be discussed in terms of molecular interactions and kinetics. Prerequisites: CH212 and CH213. Pre- or corequisite: MA200. Fall semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of special topics in inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure, coordination, and organometallic chemistry, with emphasis on computerized molecular modeling. Prerequisite: CH332. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.
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