CHMY 282NL - Forensic Science II

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s): a grade of “C” or better in CHMY 280.
This course is a presentation of the techniques, skills, and limitations of the modern crime laboratory, including ancillary services, and an introduction to instrumentation, including GC, GCMS, FTIR, NMR, and electrophoresis. Topics include questioned document analysis, toxicology, controlled substances, biological fluids and stains, DNA, fire and explosion investigation, computer crime, and vehicular accident reconstruction. Includes guest speakers, field trips and laboratory work. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Determine the proper order and methodology to analyze evidence from a crime scene.
Properly perform laboratory techniques.
Document methods and results.
Analyze and interpret results correctly.
Determine relevance of results with respect to crime scene, suspects, and legal requirements of a case..
Explain and perform laboratory techniques including questioned document analysis, blood typing, immunoassay, PCR electrophoresis, GC, GCMS, FTIR, NMR, TLC, color tests, acid/base tests, and light screening tests.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.