Home  >  College Catalog  >  Course Descriptions

NOVA 2012-2013 College Catalog

 

ADJ - Administration of Justice

ADJ 175

FORENSIC INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS

(4.00 CR.)

Examines instrumental methods of analyzing physical evidence. Teaches the theoretical and practical applications of ultra-violet, visible, and infrared spectrophotometry, gas chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, electrophoresis, trace metals detection, X-ray and atomic absorption analyses. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.