FCM 200 Criminalistics

Fall-Spring Semesters

This is the first course in the Forensic Science curriculum. It is designed as a scientific overview of several areas of forensic science. Some of the areas of study are history of criminalistics, experts in the field of forensic science, fingerprinting, impression evidence, handwriting analysis, glass analysis, firearms, forensic serology, fire debris, and expert witnesses. Laboratory time is spent analyzing evidence discussed in several of these topics. 1 three-hour laboratory (FCM201/CJA231). 3 class periods.This course is cross-listed as CJA 230.

4 credit hours