Chemistry 321 - Forensic Chemistry

Forensic chemists apply their knowledge of analytical chemistry to the identification of trace unknowns present in a crime scene. In this course, the function of chemical instrumentation such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and microscopy will be discussed. In addition, we will investigate how this instrumentation can be used for the analysis of various types of physical evidence, such as inks, fibers, drugs, and arson/explosion evidence. Finally, this course will also serve as a brief introduction to pharmacokinetics, as well as an introduction to concepts within forensic science such as expert testimony and quality assurance of forensic analysis.

Prereq: CHEM-202 and CHEM-223.