COURSE DESCRIPTION

Surveys concepts of forensic chemistry, drug identification, thin-layer chromatographic methods, arson materials examination, important legal cases in forensic science, expert testimony strengths and weaknesses in forensic science, instrumentation, anthropology, crime scene reconstruction techniques. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
 
 

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a greater exposure to selected areas in forensic science while providing an in-depth review of forensic issues in the courtroom.
 
 

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES:

Prerequisite: ADJ 171
 
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME:

• To gain insight into the courtroom issues of forensic science
• To gain an overview of forensic issues in drug identification, arson investigations, anthropology and instrumentation
• To recognize crime scene reconstruction techniques
• To familiarize the student with major court cases in forensic science

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED

• Courtroom issues of forensic science
• Anthropology
• Drug testing methods
• Forensic issues in arson investigations
• Major court cases in forensic science

EXTRA TOPICS – MAY BE INCLUDED

Related topics at the discretion of the instructor