CJFS 3425 - Forensic Chemistry

Goals: To introduce and develop the theoretical concepts and laboratory practices of quantitative forensic chemical analysis.

Content: This course covers underlying chemistry concepts and scientific methods as applied to the study of forensic evidence. Students will become familiar with the following topics: 1) the appropriate handling a storage of evidence/samples; 2) selecting the appropriate methods and procedures for the analysis of evidence/samples; 3) appropriate recording and storage of experimental results and data; 4) appropriate reporting experimental results; 5) the scope of chemistry and the law and providing expert testimony; and 6) troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instrumentation.

Prerequisite: CJFS 3400 and CHEM 1140 or 1500, grades of C- or higher

Credits: 4