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Introduction to Forensic Chemistry (CHM 246)

Term: Academic Year 2022-23 - May

Faculty

Michaela Rose Carlson
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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (5/1/2023 - 5/26/2023) Location: MAIN LJCSE 151
Tue-Thu, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (5/1/2023 - 5/26/2023) Location: MAIN LJCSE 216

Description

By investigating crime scenes, students learn how to analyze trace evidence of unknown materials using FT-IR, chromatography and UV-Vis spectrophotometry. Students learn the principles associated with DNA analysis and fingerprinting and investigate the validity of historical forensic techniques such as hair analysis, blood spatter, body measurements and toxicology. Prerequisite: CHM 103 or CHM 110. Course fee $75