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FRSC - Foresnic Science

Alfred State courses are grouped into the following sections:

  • FRSC 1001 - Introduction to Forensic Technology

    Forensic Science 1001 is an initial course appropriate for any student who wishes to gain a general introduction to the technical disciplines and skills commonly brought to bear during a criminal investigation.  It is an expository course designed for Forensic Science majors to complete during their first semester of enrollment but has also been designed to be appropriate for any student to complete as an elective introductory course.

  • FRSC 7104 - Criminalistics I

    This course is an exploration of the basic theory and practice of trace and transfer physical evidence analysis. Specific topical focus includes: crime scene investigation; evidence collection and handling; microscopic techniques; recovery and analysis of fingerprint evidence; recovery and analysis of hair, fiber, paint, soil, and glass evidence; firearms examinations; recovery and analysis of gunshot residue; recovery and analysis of impression and toolmark evidence; and recovery and analysis of questioned document evidence.

  • FRSC 8104 - Criminalistics II

    This course is a continuation of FRSC 7104 (Criminalistics I). The students' repertoire of forensic techniques is extended into the general areas of chemical and biological evidence as well as the introduction of special topics in forensic science. Specific topical focus includes recovery and analysis of arson and explosive evidence; recovery and analysis of toxicological evidence; chemistry and analysis of controlled substances; legal issues connected to controlled substance analysis; recovery and analysis of blood and body fluid evidence; basic blood spatter evidence interpretation; principles and techniques of serology and forensic DNA analysis; and an introduction to forensic anthropology, entomology, odontology and computer and digital evidence. The course culminates in a detailed, practical case study.

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