Description
This course will present an overview of forensic chemical principles. Topics will include the chemical fundamentals used in the area of forensic science including chemical data evaluation, quality and traceability, sampling, and uncertainty of quantitative data. Different types of forensic evidence, such as controlled substances, fire debris, explosives, gunshot residue and paint will be described as well as how to analyze such evidence will be discussed. The ethical analysis of forensic chemical evidence will be emphasized. (Prerequisites: Completion of CHE 206 and CHE 230 with a grade of C or better, and CHE 302 (concurrent) or permission of instructor.