NVCC 2003-2004 Catalog Description of Courses | ||
ACQ - Acquisitions | ||
ADJ 278 | ( 2- 3 CR.) | |
FIREARMS AND TOOL-MARK IDENTIFICATION | ||
[ NVCC Home Page | Catalog Search | Table of Contents | Description of Courses | ACQ - Acquisitions | Divisions | Previous Page | Next Page ] Introduces the role of the firearms examiner in forensic science. Teaches the examination techniques and procedures for identifying firearms, tool-marks, ammunition, projectiles and projectile fragments. Instructs on the topics of determining muzzle-to-target distance, gunshot residue tests, firearms nomenclature, comparative micrography, serial number restoration, and the collecting, handling, and presenting of firearms and tool-mark evidence. Lecture 2-3 hours per week. Last revised: Monday, May-18-2015 10:26 Comments to: Programming Support Services |