— Microscopy & Microanalytical Methods in Forensic Science

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Introduction to optical and electron microscopy. Transmission, diffraction, reflection and absorption; polarized light and polarizing crystals; phase contrast. Radiography; image recording, SEM analysis of gunshot residues, paints, glass. EDS, XRF analysis, signal-to-noise ratios, minimum detectable levels and homogeneity. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Laboratory 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the M.S. in Forensic Science Program; a minimum, year each of the following chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, & physics. Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Laboratory 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to students enrolled in the M.S. in Forensic Science Program; a minimum, year each of the following chemistry, organic chemistry, calculus, & physics. Grade Mode: Letter.