OCB 4103 — Forensic Marine Science
This course is intended to introduce students to the conceptual and theoretical principles of forensic investigation. Through the application of the scientific method, students will employ deductive reasoning based on evidence collected using basic and advanced marine resource assessment methodology (e.g. water quality analysis, marine habitat assessment, disease diagnostics, DNA analysis, etc.). Students will gain experience in identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of physical evidence, including chain of custody procedures. Students will learn the methods and processes associated with forensic science in the event of marine ecological disturbances and/or to support the enforcement of marine law.