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Undergraduate Record 2015-2016 
    
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Undergraduate Record 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

CHEM 2720 - Forensic Science and Criminal Justice System

One of the most important modern elements in the criminal justice system has been the contributions of the scientist. This course traces the development of the scientific method of identifying crime, evidence such as DNA, and the scientific expert witness. In addition to lectures, the class will work in groups or teams to carefully explore how a forensic scientist works in the modern criminal justice system. Prerequisite: AP Chemistry or a year of college chemistry



Credits: 3