CHEM 207 - Science and Crime

A cross-discipline introductory forensic science course covering the application of the natural sciences to the analysis of physical evidence used in the investigation of a crime. Incorporates lecture and laboratory sessions for the study and analysis of crime scene evidence, such as the recognition, identification, and evaluations of fibers, hairs, chemicals, blood, controlled substances (a.k.a. drugs), glass, soil, fingerprints, firearms and DNA. This course meets General Education requirements: Scientific Understanding and Scientific Understanding Lab, and new Fall 2017 Natural Sciences and Natural Sciences Lab. Typically Offered Fall, Spring
Level: UG
Class Restriction: AF, FR, HF, IF, RF, VF
Credit Hours: 3

Ferris Equivalencies: CHEM-107-199308

Department: PHYS