CJ 240 Criminalistics

3 Credits

This course will familiarize students with the principles of forensic, the study and application of science to legal processes which involves the collection, examination, evaluation, and interpretation of evidence. The course will review the basic applications of the biological, physical, chemical, medical and behavioral sciences and apply these to questions of evidence and law. Students will gain a basic understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the forensic sciences as they are presently practiced.