CRJ 180L - Forensics Laboratory

1 Credits

Students will have the opportunity to learn about several forensic techniques and increase their skill at each technique in a hands-on format. Each student will perform experiments and analyze evidence with techniques including, but not limited to, the following: density determination, measurement and accuracy, statistical analysis, microscopy, hair and fiber analysis, fingerprint analysis, impression lifting and analysis, DNA fingerprinting and gel electrophoresis, thin layer chromatography, light spectrophotometry, glass fragment analysis, soils, ballistics, spatter patterns, and gas chromatography.
Prerequisites or Co-requisites: BIO 144 or CHM 116 or FRS180 or permission of the Academic Department.