CJFS 1130 - Basics of Forensic Science

Goals: To introduce non-science students to the practice of forensic science.

Content: The nature of physical evidence and its role in the legal system; expert testimony; disciplines such as crime scene investigation, fingerprints, questioned documents, firearms, DNA, drugs, toxicology, fire debris, and trace microanalysis (hairs, glass, fibers).

Taught: Fall and spring.

Corequisite: CJFS 1130 - LAB: Basics of Forensic Science

Note: You may not take CJFS 1130 if you have already completed CJFS 3400: Survey of Forensic Sciences.

Credits: 4