CHEM - 465. Forensic Analytical Instrumentation

2 credit(s)
The purpose of this one semester undergraduate course is to introduce the student to the use of instrumental chemical techniques to the analyses of physical evidence materials of forensic import. Crime scene evidence gathering techniques will be discussed. The course includes lectures and has a critical portion laboratory session. At the conclusion of the course the successful student will understand the fundamental use and operation of certain types of chemical instrumentation and their applications to forensic analytical problems. The student will be able to choose the proper technique to successfully analyze a material and increase knowledge and understanding of the analytical approach and interpretation of quantitative data.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 120, CHEM 165 and CHEM 225 (CHEM 120 and CHEM 225 may be taken concurrently)
Attribute: (ATTR: ARTS, FCSE)