FRSC8214

This course is an exploration of the basic theory and practice of commonly performed examinations on biological evidence in forensic science. Topics covered include principles and techniques of serological examinations to include identification of body fluids, species determinations, and enzymatic analysis; blood spatter evidence interpretation and crime scene reconstruction; principles and techniques of forensic DNA examinations to include polymerase chain reaction, variable number tandem repeat profiling, short tandem repeat profiling and an introduction to Y-STR and mitochondrial DNA; and introductory principles and techniques of forensic pathology and forensic photography.