CRJU 31303 - (was 3313) Crime and Science: An Introduction to Forensic Science

Three credit hours.

Was CRJU 3313. A general overview of forensic science, the application of “science,” and the scientific method to the law. Topics such as criminalistics, including firearms and tool marks, trace evidence, fingerprints, toxicology, and biological evidence, such as serology and DNA. Forensic pathology, forensic odontology, forensic anthropology, and forensic psychology will be introduced. An experience-oriented component will be provided by currently active forensic specialists.