CRJ 226 — CRJ 226
Serves as an introduction to the application of scientific methods to the collection and analysis of evidence for forensic purposes. The roles and responsibilities of evidence collection specialists and forensic scientists are presented to establish their importance in the process of investigation and adjudication of criminal acts. Students will be exposed to the techniques for analyzing various types of physical evidence, latent and otherwise, as well as the need for documenting and testifying to these activities. Prerequisites: CRJ 101 (CJUS 101), CRJ 131 (CJUS 131), and CRJ 205 (CJUS 205) with grades of C or higher. A grade of C or higher is required to pass the course.