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Nov 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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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
Course Fees: Supplemental Fee Level 2 and Materials Fee
Previous CJS* 285
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