Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CHEM 281 The Science of CSI: An Introduction to Forensic Science 3 semester hours
This course gives students an introduction to the forensic sciences and an appreciation for the activities of a real forensic laboratory. This course utilizes lecture and inquiry based laboratory activities and experiments to introduce basic scientific concepts and develop problem solving and critical thinking skills in a chemical and biological context. Topics will include basic chemistry, biology, and analytical techniques; crime scene analysis; arson investigation; and fingerprint, drug, blood, and DNA analyses. No prior science background is required.
Lecture, 3 hours.
University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics.
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