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Dec 04, 2024
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CJS 250 - Introduction to Forensic Science4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Introduces the principles and practices of forensic sciences. Reviews the history of forensic science, outlining the integrative aspects of this discipline and those of the biological and natural sciences. Includes an examination of the medical and legal uses of the forensic sciences and their specific application in the resolution of criminal investigations. Also examines the significance and limitations of DNA evidence in medical and legal matters. Lab fee $20.
Prerequisite(s): CJS 111 or permission of institute director.
Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define the role of the forensic scientist in medical and legal investigations.
- Define specialty areas in the field of forensic science.
- Discuss the processing of evidence at a crime scene.
- Discuss scientific techniques used in forensic science.
- Define the common types of physical evidence.
- Analyze, describe and explain the significance of physical evidence.
- Describe, analyze and explain the forensic examination of hairs, fibers, and paint.
- Describe, analyze and explain forensic toxicology.
- Describe, analyze and explain forensic serology.
- Define, describe and explain DNA as a forensic science tool.
- Define, analyze and explain the role of fingerprints in forensic science.
- Describe, analyze and explain tool marks and other impressions as forensic science tools.
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