Criminalistics

Permission Required:

No

Distribution:

Law Enforcement

Credits:

3.00 Credits

Lecture:

3.00 Hours

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the responsibilities of the crime laboratory and its procedures, functions and duties. Crime scene procedures and techniques for locating, preserving and securing evidence will be explained. Selected laboratory techniques and procedures, such as the comparison and identification of tool markings, blood, hair, fibers, drugs, chemicals, photographs, firearms and documents will be emphasized.