Forensic Identification

Undergraduate

Practical application of principles and protocols used in forensic identification. Topics range from the expectations of the public in forensic practices to the legal responsibilities of crime scene specialists for evidence identification. Fingerprint theory and practice, image capture and enhancement, crime scene protocols and management, biometrics, and identification as contrasted to systematics are studied. (Prerequisite: FRSC-2101.) (This course is restricted to students enrolled in a Forensic Science major program.) (3 lecture, 3 lab hours a week).