CH203: Forensic Chemistry Lab

Level
Undergraduate
School
College of Health and Natural Science
Subject
Credits 4

An introductory course in Forensic Chemistry. Students are introduced to the most common types of physical evidence and the scientific methods and techniques used to examine and analyze such evidence. Topics covered in this course include (but are not limited to) fingerprint analysis, analysis of hairs, fibers and paint, toxicology, serology, DNA profiling and arson investigation. In the laboratory, students will be acquainted with basic forensic laboratory techniques for the analysis of the types of physical evidence discussed in lecture. Prerequisites: CH101 and CH102. Offered Spring of alternate years.