BIOL1123 — Introduction To Forensic Science
BIOL 1123 - Introduction To Forensic Science BIOL 1123 - Introduction To Forensic Science 4 Credits Introduces students to the basic techniques of forensic science. Concepts will be examined with the application of scientific principles and emphasizing molecular biology, cell biology and the human body. Topics will include application of biological concepts to forensics, such as forensic pathology and anthropology, serology, toxicology, DNA profiling and entomology. Labs will include hands-on forensic inquiry and applications, such as identification of skeletal remains, blood splatter analyses, fingerprinting, chromophotograph, DNA and hair analysis. Current issues, advances and questions in forensic science will also be addressed. This course will be of interest to liberal arts, science, paralegal and criminal justice majors, and fulfills the lab science requirement for MnTC. The nature of evidence, crime scene investigation.Forensic Pathology & Anthropology.Forensic Biology: Cells, tissues, systems.Forensic Serology & Toxicology.Analytical Tools: Chromatography, Spectrophotometry & Microscopy.DNA evidence & profiling.Fingerprinting & hair as Forensic Evidence.Forensic Entomology.Current issues, questions and advances in the forensic sciences. Learning
Prerequisites: ENG0099, ENG1108