Microbial Forensics

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Students gain knowledge of microbes and other biological agents used in criminal endeavours and an overview of the methods used to detect crimes involving biological agents and link them to individual perpetrators. Bioterrorism and agricultural bioterrorism are discussed. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in FRSC 2011H (or 1011H or 2030H) and a pass in one of FRSC 3000H, FRSC 3111H, BIOL 3080H, or BIOL 3250H.