NSC2031 Introduction to Forensic Science

This is a survey course in forensic science that explores how the principles of biology and chemistry are used to solve crimes. The major modes of course content delivery include hands-on activities, lecture, video, guest lecturers, labs, and online activities. Noteworthy famous forensics cases will be examined and discussed, and students are expected to present several cases throughout the course. Critical thinking and evidence analysis skills will be regularly applied to “solve” cases. Topics include crime scene analysis, history of forensic science, trace evidence, drugs and toxicology, serology, fingerprints, arson investigation, ballistics, hair and fibers, DNA, forensics entomology, questioned document examination, forensic anthropology, and pathology. Credits: 3.000

WRT 1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 And EDU 1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 OrEDU 1001 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or EDU 1201 Lecture Min Credits: 2.00 And BIO 1511 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 1521 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 1522 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHE 1511 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHE 1521 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHE 1522 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or GEO 1511 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NSC 1511 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00

$35.00