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College Catalog 2024 - 2025

SCI-150 Forensic Science and Lab

Forensic science is the application of the scientific method to criminal investigation. Topics include recognition, identification, and evaluation of physical evidence such as hairs, fibers, drugs, blood, glass, soil, fingerprints, and documents. Such topics as forensic serology, analysis of arson debris, forensic analysis of drugs, gunshot residues, papers and inks, paint chips and DNA fingerprints. The course is designed for students with minimal background in science.
Class Meets 3 hrs lecture; 3 hrs. lab.

Prerequisites ENG-095  and RDG-095  or ESL-098  or ELL-103 ; and MAT-093 .
Gen. Ed. Course No
Mass Transfer Course Yes
Credits: 4