BTN - 550 Introduction to Forensic Science

This course is designed for students who are interested in working with law enforcement, a forensic science laboratory, a toxicology laboratory or in the criminal justice system. This course focuses on some of the techniques and practices used by forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation. Students will learn about fingerprints, blood spatter, DNA fingerprinting, autopsy, ballistics and tool marks. Students will learn how clues and data are recorded and preserved, the student will follow evidence trails and examine how various elements of the crime scene are analyzed and processed. Offered: spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2