FRSC 7104 - Criminalistics I

Level: 
Lower
Credits: 
4
Prerequisites: 

CHEM 4524 with "C" or better and CHEM 6614 with "C" or better and CHEM 2984 with "C" or better

Description: 

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.