Forensic Toxicology Laboratory

2 credits

Graduate Prerequisites: GMS FS 803 pre or current. This lab course provides hands-on techniques used in forensic toxicology laboratories including the use of chromatographic and mass spectrometry for the identification and quantization of small molecules in biological matrices. Student will learn the essential aspects of biological evidence handling and good laboratory practices to prepare samples for toxicological analysis. Students will examine data from forensic toxicological analysis, draw conclusions and prepare reports based on the results. 2 cr.