May 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CJS 2850 - Forensic Science with Laboratory


Credits: 4

A study of how the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Physics meld to form the field of forensic science. The course will focus on developing the scientific vocabulary necessary for investigators to communicate with scientists. This course is meant to assist student who are pursuing a career in criminal justice. Emphasis of the course be placed on scientific analysis of data rather than detective work. Students will learn to appreciate how the major fields of science are utilized in solving crimes. The laboratory component will provide hands on opportunities to integrate scientific methodology as it relates to criminal justice and the limitations of scientific testing. Students may take either CJS/SCI 2260 or CJS/SCI 2850.  Students cannot earn credit for both of these courses.

Prerequisite: ENG 1010  with a C- or higher
General Education Code: SCRX
Cross-listed: SCI 2850  
Previous CJS* 285