Forensic Science (FORS)
Register for FORS 120L as an optional one credit hour lab.
Description: The United States legal system, serology, DNA analysis, crime scene investigation, comparative analysis, digital forensics, and behavioral sciences.
Prerequisites: Forensic Science major
Description: Practical aspects of forensic sciences. Forensic entomology, soil science, blood spatter, fingerprints, trace evidence, odontology, footmark analysis, palynology, and osteology.
Prerequisites: FORS 120/L or instructor permission
Description: Critical thinking, reasoning, investigative failure, resource management, and supervision in criminal investigation.
Description: Basic terminology, concepts, and techniques that are currently, or have been previously used in operational crime laboratories. The concepts of laboratory techniques, measurements, analysis of the various analytical methods, and quality assurance/quality control are also included.
Prerequisites: FORS 200
Description: An introduction to the history of latent print examination; physiology and biology of fingerprints; fingerprint pattern recognition; recording finger and palm prints; latent print analysis and comparison.
Prerequisites: FORS 200
Description: Introduction to the history of firearms examination, manufacturing methods for firearms and ammunition components, examination of cartridge cases and current legal issues firearms examiners encounter.
Description: Introduction to theory and practice of Forensic Chemistry. Forms a foundation for more advanced studies in Forensic Chemistry. Study of current techniques used in operational crime laboratories in the United States. Also covers laboratory safety, QA/QC, data analysis, and statistical analysis.
Prerequisites: FORS 401/401L
Description: Provides a comprehensive description of forensic DNA analysis and includes a complete discussion of the process of forensic DNA analysis, from evidence collection to statistical analysis of DNA profiles, including the subjects of DNA extraction, quantitation, PCR amplification, allele detection, PCR artifact identification, and DNA profile interpretation. Particular attention will be given to the areas of mixed profile interpretation and statistical methods
Description: Covers the main forensic science comparisons that are seen in most crime scene investigation units and forensic science labs. Provides a broad overview of the concepts and analytical techniques of forensic comparative science. Covers basic microscopic applications, photography, computer applications, courtroom testimony, ethics, cognitive bias, and the concepts of error and sufficiency in forensic science.
This course is a prerequisite for: FORS 400
Prerequisites: ENTO 115 or equivalent introductory course.
Description: Application of entomology to legal issues. Criminal investigations, insects of forensic importance, insect succession on carrion, and case studies.
Prerequisites: FORS 120
Description: Collection, processing, identification of common North American pollen types. Pollination ecology relating to scene reconstruction. Fundamental statistics and presentation requirements for a legal and scientific audience.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission.
Requires a structured practical experience under the supervision of a forensic science professional.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission.
Requires an individual or group project in research or literature review, or extension of course work.
Prerequisites: 3 hrs FORS or equivalent.
Description: Current issues in forensic science.
Prerequisites: Good standing in the University Honors Program and permission. AGRI 299H recommended.
Description: Conduct a research project and write a University Honors Program or undergraduate thesis.