FGEN 5201 Overview of Forensic Sciences

3 SCH. The focus of this course is to familiarize the student with the scope of forensic science disciplines utilized in full service forensic laboratories. In addition to an introduction to the history and science behind biological evidence analysis prior to the PCR era, students will gain a detailed understanding of related fields of toxicology and drug analysis, instrumental analysis methods and analytical chemistry, and basis and techniques used in evaluating pattern evidence (e.g. fingerprints, tool marks, firearms, etc.). Offered each spring semester.