CHEM 380 Forensic Chemistry

Study of chemical microscopy as applied to forensic science focusing on the use of the polarized light microscope, identification of unknowns, sample-preparation techniques, and the fundamental chemical principles applied to each. Other topics include crime scene analysis, fingerprint analysis, ballistics comparison, and toxicology. Lab included.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

CHEM 112 (can be taken as a co-requisite)

Offered

Fall, even years