17 courses with the subject FORS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHEM 141 and CHEM 141L and CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L and BIOL 150 and BIOL 150L
Corequisite
PHYS 115 and PHYS 125L (may be taken concurrently) or PHYS 116 and PHYS 126L (may be taken concurrently)
FORS 250Crime Scene Investigation3
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course introduces students to the theories and practices of crime scene processing. Topics will include evidence search and recovery, documentation of the scene, collection and preservation of evidence, and evidence submission to a crime laboratory. This course will provide a brief introduction to crime scene photography and crime scene reconstruction. 807
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course provides basic knowledge of quality assurance and quality control, professional certification, and membership in professional organizations. In addition, the ethical issues relating to pre-trial discovery procedures, courtroom testimony, and qualifications of expert witnesses will be presented. Lastly, the course will discuss professional development, ethical considerations for experimental designs, and technical writing.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 An in-depth study of the structure, function, and biochemistry of proteins and nucleic acids. Isolation, purification and structural modification of DNA and protein in laboratory exercises will be utilized to provide an understanding of the various DNA/protein methodologies and their applicability to forensic science. This course is cross listed with 750
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 This course introduces students to the basic elements of fingerprint development and lifting from evidence found at crime scenes. Friction ridge analysis and comparison using Level I, II, and III characteristics will be covered. In addition, the use of forensic technology and databases will be introduced. 808
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 This course introduces students to the theories and practices of crime scene processing, and the basic elements of fingerprint development. Topics will include evidence search and recovery, documentation of the scene, collection and preservation of evidence, and evidence submission to a crime laboratory. This course will provide a brief introduction to crime scene photography, friction ridge analysis and comparison, and the use of forensic technology and databases.
FORS 430(4-2-6) Analytical Methods in Forensic Science II: Applications of separation methods to forensic
science. Techniques covered will include gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and capillary electrophoresis. FORS 431/BIOL 431 (3-2-2) Population Genetics: A study of the genetic and ecological forces that influence the structure of populations with two (2) hours of laboratory exercises and experimental studies. Students will evaluate the effects of random genetic drifts, mutation, natural selection, inbreeding, assortative mating, molecular evolution and quantitative/ecological genetics on populations. Prerequisite: ZOOL 410. FORS 440 (4-0-4) Internship: A field internship that allows students to integrate theory with hands on experience through independent laboratory work and study at an affiliated crime laboratory. The internship must be performed in an approved agency under the supervision of a faculty member. The student will spend 1-3 week rotations in the major areas of the crime laboratory, such as instrumental analysis, toxicology/drug analysis, DNA analysis and trace analysis.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 This course will introduce the concepts, theories, and principles used in the forensic identification of biological evidence, including laboratory analysis of physical properties for the identification, confirmation, and species origin of biological materials such as blood, fibers, hair, saliva, and semen, as well as immunological and microscopic techniques. The course applies methods that are used in forensic laboratories. May only be taken by students majoring in forensic science with a concentration in biology.
FORS 450(4-2-6) DNA Analysis in Forensic Science: Applications of DNA isolation and detection methods
Techniques covered will include Polymerase Chain Reaction, isolation of genomic DNA, RFLP analysis, DNA electrophoresis. Prerequisite: FORS 325 with a grade of C or better.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 This course will introduce the concepts, theories, and principles used in the forensic identification of biological materials. The course will focus biological fluids confirmation and species origin such as blood, saliva, semen, as well as to determine individualization of biological fluids using DNA typing. Hands on laboratory techniques will be used to identify biological fluids for human origin. Further to process 809
