This course provides an overview of the basic principles and uses of forensic science within the field of criminal justice. The course is designed for forensic science majors emphasizing the scientific aspects in the forensic sciences.

This course develops a basic scientific literacy, understanding of the scientific method of inquiry, understanding ethical thought and application of ethics to the field and professional practice of forensic science.

The goal for this course is to give you the information necessary to be an effective and ethical witness. This should help throughout your career and help make testimony not so much something to be feared as something which represents the culmination of your work in a case.

An introduction to the foundational principles of physical and physical organic chemistry. The course focuses on the application of these principles to solving problems in forensic science. The numerous aspects of forensic science require a working knowledge of physical chemistry, the foundational principles, and the interrelation of cause and effect.

This course introduces the basic principles and methods of forensic pattern evidence: latent fingerprints, firearms and tool marks, and question documents.

This course introduces the basic laboratory methods of forensic pattern evidence: latent prints, firearms and toolmarks, and questioned documents. Prerequisite or

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of forensic drug analysis. The use of microscopic, chemical, and chromatographic techniques to gather data, interpret results and form conclusions are developed. Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses in the techniques used and the correct interpretation of results is stressed.

This course provides both basic and advanced foundations to the principles of forensic drug analysis. The use of basic and advanced analytical techniques to gather data, interpret results and form conclusions are developed. Additionally, national forensic laboratory operational standards and requirements are incorporated.

This course stresses the practical and theoretical aspects to forensic toxicology, the study of drugs and their implications in a forensic setting when toxicity sets in. The analysis and description of drugs are introduced. Case studies are reviewed where drug use may become a forensic matter.

This course stresses the practical and theoretical aspects to forensic toxicology, the study of drugs and their implications in a forensic setting when toxicity sets in. The analysis and description of drugs are introduced. Case studies are reviewed where drug use may become a forensic matter.

This course stresses the practical and theoretical aspects to forensic biology. Forensic biology includes the examination, identification, and characterization of biological materials found on various types of evidence.

This course stresses the practical and theoretical aspects to forensic biology. Forensic biology includes the examination, identification, and characterization of biological materials found on various types of evidence.

This course prepares students to work in forensic DNA analysis. The lectures cover the basic aspects of DNA structure and function while the laboratory gives students experience with the techniques and instruments used in forensic DNA analysis.

The purpose of this course is to enhance the student's development and learning through observational and participatory experience in forensic focused criminal justice agencies.

A weekly seminar course with presentations, generally given by outside speakers, covering topics in chemistry usually not encountered in the classroom. Forensic Science Majors Only.

This course gives undergraduate students an opportunity to participate in research in a selected area. Forensic Science Majors Only.

Special topics courses provide students with an opportunity to examine various forensic science topics not normally offered as part of the Program's regular curriculum.