Catalog

2016-2017

Minor:

Forensic Science

Departments/Programs:

Forensic Science Minor (21 hours)
Requirements	21 hours
FORSC 1100 Introduction to Forensic Science	3 hours
FORSC 4560 Photography as Documentation	3 hours
CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I and CHEM 1110L Chemical Principles I Laboratory	4 hours
CRMJS 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice	4 hours
CRMJS 2120 Criminal Law	4 hours
Forensic Science Seminars (select three 1-hour seminars)	3 hours

FORSC 1100 Introduction to Forensic Science (3 hours)

Introduction to Forensic Science and its application, stressing a multi-disciplinary approach and the interface of science with ethics and the legal system. Crime scene investigation, evidence collection, questioned documents, the collection and analysis of body fluids and DNA, firearms and tool marks, and crime scene reconstruction will be included.

FORSC 4560 Photography as Documentation (3 hours)

This class is an introduction to the basic theory of digital photography and imaging as documentation. Students will learn how to use and control a digital SLR camera, flash, studio lights and other techniques to produce images. The computer and imaging software will be used to generate images for print and electronic display. Subject matter, form and content will also be emphasized in the production of images. The course also includes specific emphasis accurately describing and presenting a scene or details visually and verbally.

CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I (3 hours)

A study of fundamental principles of chemistry including structures of atoms and molecules, periodicity, stoichiometry, reactions, solutions, gases, and thermochemistry.
Three classes per week.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)

CHEM 1110L Chemical Principles I Laboratory (1 hour)

Laboratory supporting CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I .
One three-hour lab per week.
Pre or corequisite(s): CHEM 1110 Chemical Principles I .
(Normally offered each fall semester.)

CRMJS 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice (4 hours)

A survey course providing an overall view of the criminal justice system, the law, law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)

CRMJS 2120 Criminal Law (4 hours)

Survey of criminal law with emphasis on basic legal procedure developed by the courts and legal problems of law enforcement.
Prerequisite(s): CRMJS 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice.
(Normally offered alternate years.)