Survey of Forensic Science

Course Description

Forensic science is a broad term that encompasses any scientific inquiry that is applied to the legal system. This course is designed to familiarize the student with the most common forensic disciplines including, but not limited to, criminalists, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and death investigation. Students will learn about the types of evidence each discipline is responsible for as well as common methods of evidence analysis and interpretation. This course will also discuss current research in forensic science as well as the challenges that modern forensic investigators face in the crime scene, laboratory, and courtroom settings.