SFN 105 - Fundamentals of Criminalistics (Forensic Science)

3 Credit(s)

This course provides an introduction to the broad range of forensic services offered by crime labs. The student gains an understanding of the scientific basis of forensic services through a general study of biology, chemistry, physics, and statistics. Topics include processing a crime scene, trace and contact evidence, identification of body fluids, DNA analysis, drugs of abuse, bloodstain patterns, fingerprints, and firearms. The student performs selected forensic techniques in the laboratory.

Credits: 3.

When Offered: Fall and spring semesters and OBC session 3.

Liberal Arts Curriculum: Satisfies the Science requirement.