NSC3031 Special Topics: Criminalistics

This course examines how principles of biology, chemistry and trigonometry are employed in the practice of forensic science in the American system of justice. An in-depth exploration of topics including (but not limited to) crime scene investigation, serology, DNA analysis, bloodstain pattern, trace evidence, microscopy, the nature of evidence and the law, forensic pathology, anthropology, arson investigation, toxicology, odontology and entomology will be studied. This is a lab-based class without a separate lab period. Guest lecturers, field trips and hands-on activities will be the major modes of course content delivery. Assessments will include comprehensive laboratory exercises that involve oral presentations and research, case studies, a portfolio project, and a final exam. This course will cover topics not covered in NSC2031 (Introduction to Forensic Science) and that course is not a prerequisite for enrollment in this course. A Natural Science 1000 level course and WRT 1012 are pre-requisites. Lab fee $35.00

WRT 1012 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 and BIO 1511 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 1521 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 1522 Min Credits: 4.00 Or CHE 1511 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 OrCHE 1521 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or GEO 1511 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NSC 1511 Lecture Min Credits 4.00 Or NSC1000