CHEM 343 - Forensic Science

Description

Hours: Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week Prerequisite: Junior Standing and successful completion of Golden Four GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4) Description: A survey of the various chemical and biological techniques used in obtaining and evaluating criminal evidence. Topics include: chromatography; mass spectrometry (LC-MS, GC-MS); atomic absorption spectrometry; IR, UV, fluorescence, and X-ray spectroscopes; fiber comparisons; drug analysis; arson/ explosive residue analysis; toxicological studies; blood typing; DNA analysis; population genetics; firearm identification; and fingerprint analysis.

Meeting Information

Status: Open
Class Number: 1608
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 3.00
Class Components: Laboratory
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 1/17/2025 - 5/16/2025
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 21
Available Seats: 3
Wait List Capacity: 2
Wait List Total: 0

Textbook / Other Materials

Enrollment Information

• Upper Division
• Course Fee $25
• Includes any In Person Meeting
• Interdisciplinary Approaches Mission Pillar
• CS Numbers 15-17
• Lab Fee $60
• Upper Div - B Scientific Inq & Quantitative Reason

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