CJFS 3400 - Survey of Forensic Science (with Lab)

Goals: To introduce the practice of forensic science and to recognize how physical evidence is identified and examined.

Content: Roles and responsibilities of forensic scientists; the nature of physical evidence; evidence collection, analysis, interpretation and admissibility in court; expert testimony.

Taught: Fall and Spring

Prerequisite: CJFS 1120 and CHEM 1130, grades of C- or better

Note: Students must concurrently register for a lecture and a corresponding 0-credit lab section of this course.

Credits: 4