FSC 212 - Forensic Science Methods

Introduction to laboratory methods and analysis in the forensic sciences. Topics include: processing evidence and crime scenes, fingerprinting, DNA, blood spatter, fiber and hair analysis, impression evidence, fractography and glass, autopsy, time since death estimation, body identification, questioned documents, arson, toxicology, and firearm analysis.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: BIO 105, BIO 201 or BIO 202, or CHM 101.
University Studies: Approaches and Perspectives/Scientific Approaches to the Natural World, Explorations Beyond the Classroom
Course Repeatablility: Course may not be repeated. Maximum Repeatable Hours: 3

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