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FCM 392 Forensic Chemistry

Fall

This course introduces students to new approaches to the analysis of evidence and the interpretation of data.  Students will also have hands-on laboratory experience in the analysis of forensic chemical evidence.  Quantitative and instrumental analytical chemistry will be utilized.  Topics include trace chemistry (fibers, glass, paint, soil chemical analysis), drug chemistry and analysis, toxicology, fire debris analysis and explosive analysis, as well as QA/QC and legal issues. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: FCM 210 CHM 236 , and CHM 237 .  Corequisite: FCM 393 

4 credit hours