NS2233 Introduction to Forensic Science w/Lab

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. Lab included. Credits: 4

Prereq: (NS1011 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NS1021 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NS1111 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NS1211 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NS1311 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NS1701 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NS1702Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NS1801 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NS1802 Lecture Min Credits: 4.00 Or NS Core Trans Lecture Min Credits: 4.00) And EN1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 And (FY1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or FY1001 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Or FY1101 Lecture Min Credits: 2.00) Fees: $35.00