Course Title: Forensic Science
Campus Course Code: CRIJ 4300
Campus: UT El Paso
Program: Non-Program
Course Description
Forensic Science, or “criminalistics”, is the application of science to the investigation of crime. Many professions are involved in the investigation of crime. These include Criminology, Pathology, Human Biology – anatomy and physiology, Physical Anthropology, Engineering, Psychiatry, Toxicology, Law, Pharmacy, Physics, Biomedical Science and Dentistry. A Forensic Scientist must be capable of integrating knowledge and skills in the examination, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and testimonial support of physical evidence.
Forensic Science in the broad sense includes ballistics and firearms expertise, DNA analysis and serology, chemistry and many other fields. It is not restricted to crimes such as burglary, assault, arson and murder, but is also important in cases such as dumping of toxic substances into the environment, unsafe working conditions, adulteration of food and drink, production and distribution of hazardous substances, and many others.
Forensic Science is a multidisciplinary course that uses scientific inquiry and methodology to solve crimes. Forensic Science has made great strides in providing information to the legal system in its pursuit of justice. This course provides the student, as well as the practitioner, with a general overview and a focused understanding of the scope of the forensic sciences.
Materials
To see a complete list of materials needed for this course, as well as any important notes and instructions provided by the instructor, visit the UTTC Book Lists.
Credits:3
Level:Undergraduate
Faculty
Paul Goldstein
pgoldste@utep.edu
915-747-6999