GS 111L - Intro to Forensic Science Lab

MTH 60  or MTH 63  or higher-level math, or designated placement

Corequisite(s):  

GS 111  

Recommended Prerequisite(s):  

MTH 65  

Course Description: This is the laboratory portion of a one-term introduction to criminalistic theories and practices, including basic techniques of investigation. Topics include fingerprints, blood typing, photography and casting techniques. This fulfills a laboratory science requirement when taken with GS111.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Apply basic chemical concepts used in forensics such as density, measurement, chromatography, and spectrophotometry to identify a substance or compare a known to an unknown forensic sample.
• CLO#2: Use scientific thought and inquiry to critically analyze data in published forensic case studies, journal or periodical articles or collected in lab related to the CSI effect or other forensic concepts.
• CLO#3: Using Locard’s exchange principle, services of a typical crime lab, collection of evidence techniques, elements, compounds, states of matter, organic and inorganic analysis techniques, blood typing and characterization, DNA structure and analysis.
• CLO#4: Demonstrate chemical and biological lab techniques used in forensics for density, measurement, chromatography, organic analysis, inorganic analysis, serology, DNA and arson evidence such as glass, soil, organic and inorganic substances, fuels, blood and DNA evidence. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#5: Engage with others and work safely in a lab, use proper lab techniques.
• CLO#6: Use the vocabulary of chemistry to explain, discuss and solve problems about the history of forensic science, systems of measurement, physical properties of evidence, organic analysis, inorganic analysis, serology, arson and explosives.