Course Catalog - 2017-2018

     

BIOC 220 - FORENSIC BIOL & CRIMINALISTICS

Long Title: FORENSIC BIOLOGY AND CRIMINALISTICS
Department: Biosciences
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): BIOC 201 or permission of instructor
Description: This course will introduce students to certain areas of forensic science including - crime scene analysis, forensic serology, molecular genetics (DNA), forensic toxicology; drugs, and the identification of biological fluids such as blood, saliva, and semen, with case studies and a potential field trip. The course is designed for biology and chemistry students, for students interested in the application of biosciences in DNA and crime scene analysis.