LPM 391 - Biometrics in Loss Prevention

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

4 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 4-0-0
Prerequisites: LPM 101 and junior standing or instructor permission.

An introduction to identity theft and identity authentication methods, including fingerprints, DNA, signature verification, face, iris, retina and voice recognition, and thermograms. Trends, issues and problems in identity verification are discussed, as are system vulnerabilities.

Notes: Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in order for this course to count in the loss prevention major.