CHEM 250 - Forensic Micropscopy & Materials Analysis

Forensic science methods for analysis of inorganix evidentiary materials, including composition and comparison of trace and impression evidence and their interpretation and significance. This course will cover topics in microscopy (confocal, polarized, brightfield, phase contrast, dissecting, compound, comparison, electron), impression evidence (fingerprints, firearms/toolmarks), trace evidence (hair, fibers, and biological), arson, ink comparisons, evidentiary statistics, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC).

Weekly Lecture Hours: 2
Weekly Lab/Activity Hours: 2
Units: 3