Toxicology: The study of interactions between foreign chemicals and biological systems, including the physiological, developmental, and genetic consequences of exposure of human beings to environmental contaminants and medications. Also treated is the scope of toxicology in forensic science, particularly through its role in interpretation of evidence. A course for non-majors that cannot count towards the major for any degree in Biology.

Department: Forensic Science

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Forensic DNA Analysis: Examination of the use of DNA analysis in law and medicine, including validity of the uses of these data, the analytical techniques used to identify specific genes and mutations in individuals, and statistical interpretation of DNA typing results. A course for non-majors that cannot count towards the major for any degree in Biology.

Department: Forensic Science

3 Credit Hours
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This is a course exploring various areas of forensic science. Students will participate in discussion and hands-on assignments to gain a real world understanding of what forensic science entails. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1) Define and distinguish multiple disciplines of forensic science; 2) Understand types of evidence and how they can affect the criminal justice system; 3) Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental elements and techniques utilized in forensic science; 4) Apply the scientific method to the analysis of various types of physical evidence; 5) Identify the capabilities and limitations of crime laboratories; 6) Learn the responsibilities of a forensic scientist. Prerequisites: MATH 1411 (may be taken concurrently) AND BIOL 1305-1107 AND BIOL 1306-1108 (may be taken concurrently) AND CHEM 1305-1105 AND CHEM 1306-1106 (may be taken concurrently), all with a grade of C or better.

Department: Forensic Science

3 Credit Hours
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Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1108 w/C or better AND BIOL 1306 w/C or better ) AND (BIOL 1107 w/C or better AND BIOL 1305 w/C or better ) AND (MATH 1411 w/C or better ) AND (CHEM 1105 w/C or better AND CHEM 1305 w/C or better ) AND (CHEM 1106 w/C or better AND CHEM 1306 w/C or better)

The goal of this course is to provide the student with a foundation in the theories, techniques, and vocabulary unique to the fields of forensic serology and forensic DNA.

Department: Forensic Science

3 Credit Hours
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Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1108 w/C or better AND BIOL 1306 w/C or better ) AND (BIOL 1107 w/C or better AND BIOL 1305 w/C or better ) AND (MATH 1411 w/C or better ) AND (CHEM 1105 w/C or better AND CHEM 1305 w/C or better ) AND (CHEM 1106 w/C or better AND CHEM 1306 w/C or better)

Forensic Pathology The course provides the students with a broad-based understanding of forensic pathology including pathologic process, injury, or disease that results in or initiates the events that lead to death (mechanism of death), manner of death, examination of wound and injuries both at autopsy and occasionally in a clinical setting. The primary goal of the course is to provide a basic working knowledge for the interpretation of medical, pathological and biomedical facts and the circumstances surrounding unexplained or violent deaths. In addition, the role of related forensic science disciplines will be presented, with emphasis on forensic pathology which plays an important role in crime investigation by providing important pieces of information and valuable evidences.

Department: Forensic Science

3 Credit Hours
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Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1305 AND BIOL 1306 ) AND (CHEM 2324 AND CHEM 2325)