NSC2531 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: 4.000

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