Forensics
This course focuses on the analysis of crime scene evidence and the forensic testing that takes place within the crime laboratory setting. Students will learn about some of the basic scientific principles and knowledge that guides forensic laboratory processes, such as those testing DNA, toxicology, and material analysis. Techniques such as microscopy, chromatography, odontology, entomology, mineralogy, and spectroscopy will also be examined.
Students will examine some of the forensic science laboratory techniques for identifying and testing drug evidence, toxins, and document forgeries; will discover how knowledge of bones, teeth, and insect life cycles and habits assist in solving crimes; will investigate how paint, soil, and trace evidence is collected and analyzed. Furthermore, newer trends in forensic science, including the investigation of digital crime, will be explored.
Forensic scientists help preserve and accurately process crime scene evidence. Forensics requires knowledge of principles of biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as digital technology sciences. Methods and techniques for collecting and processing evidence are specific to forensic science.
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