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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CRJS 4850 - Forensic Science Lab

3 credit hours
Formerly - CRJS 485
Application of scientific methods and techniques to problems in the field of forensic science and crime scene investigation. Hands-on introduction to techniques used in the forensic science laboratory. Lab exercises involving a range of forensic science methods, techniques, and specializations including: evidence collection and handling, analysis of hair and fiber, trace evidence, toolmarks, blood stains and spatter patterns, gunshot residue, and other physical evidence, fingerprinting and fingerprint enhancement, footwear comparisons, forensic serology and toxicology, DNA analysis, firearms and questioned document examination. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of chair.

Registration Restriction(s): BCJ and BS forensic science majors only
Prerequisite Course/s: BIOL 1610/1611, CHEM 1500, PHYS 1050 or 1210, CRJS 4800



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