Forensic Science

FORS 3315. Rules of Criminal Evidence. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

An analysis of the procedures and rules of evidence applied to the acquisition, offering, admissibility, and presentation of evidence from the crime scene, courtroom, and appellate court perspectives.

FORS 3320. Crime Scene Investigation. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 2 Hours).

Principles, procedures, processes and hands-on experience for conducting investigations ranging from general crime scene to death investigations. Prerequisite: FORS 1301 Lab fee: $2.

FORS 4310. Forensic Case Studies. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Development of reasoning strategies by examining a variety of case studies; science and scientific method solving real-world problems as part of an investigative team. Prerequisites: FORS 3315 and FORS 3320.

FORS 4385. Seminar. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Topics will vary according to timeliness and special needs. May be taken more than once for credit. Prerequisite: FORS 1301.