SCI 144 - Science of Crime

Credit Hour(s): 2
This course investigates the scientific principles and techniques behind forensic criminal investigations. The techniques explored will include glass and plastic identification, hair and textile fiber identification, blood analysis, fingerprinting, ink and lipstick analysis, and DNA profiling. The final project will be a mock trial using evidence collected by students in the class. This course has an additional fee. 2 Credit(s). 5 Contact Hour(s).

Meets 2 credits toward Natural Science Requirement.