Prerequisites: (CHEM 212, CHEM 214, CHEM 224, and CHEM 226) or (CHEM 241, CHEM 272, and CHEM 280); FRSC 342; and Forensic Science majors.
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of forensic drug analysis. The use of microscopic, chemical, and chromatographic techniques to gather data, interpret results and form conclusions are developed. Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses in the techniques used and the correct interpretation of results is stressed.
Outcomes: The techniques, skills, advances and limitations of the modern forensic laboratory discussed; The students will be able to summarize basic concepts of forensic drug analysis, testing, and formal reporting.
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of forensic drug analysis. The use of microscopic, chemical, and chromatographic techniques to gather data, interpret results and form conclusions are developed. Recognizing the strengths and weaknesses in the techniques used and the correct interpretation of results is stressed.
Outcomes: The techniques, skills, advances and limitations of the modern forensic laboratory discussed; The students will be able to summarize basic concepts of forensic drug analysis, testing, and formal reporting.