CH 440 - Forensic Chemistry

Offered Fall: No Offered Winter: Yes Offered Summer: No Offered Other: No

4 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 2-0-6
Prerequisites: DATA 109, BI 312, ”C-” or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241, CH 242, CH 325, CH 327, CH 435, and CH 450 or instructor’s permission.

Forensic applications of chemical and biochemical techniques. Techniques may include trace metal analysis, arson accelerants/firearms/gunshot residues analysis, FT-IR analysis of fibers and paint, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/DNA analysis, and controlled substances liquid and gas chromatography. There will be an emphasis on written and oral scientific communication.