Forensic Science I

Introduces student to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques,drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination. Prerequisite ADJ 236 or instructor approval.  Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.