2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin

FOS 711 Advanced Criminalistics II

3 hours lecture and 12 hours laboratory per week

This course teaches concepts and techniques employed in the analysis of physiological fluids using non-instrumental methods. Micro techniques and microscopy are employed for soil analysis, wood identification, and hair examination. Additional documentation and photography skills are developed. Case studies are used in lectures to integrate theoretical concepts with practical applications. The lab course culminates with the analysis and interpretation of trace evidence from a case simulation.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

FOS 710 and matriculated in the Forensic Science-MS Program

Notes

This course has a $80.00 materials fee.