CHEM2100-A Intro To Forensic Science (Spring 2021)
Course Details
Section will be taught totally online with no scheduled class meetings. Students must arrange for daily access to a computer and the Internet prior to the start of classes. Robert Morris labs are to be used only as a backup in special situations and may not be relied upon for extended periods of time. In addition to the Internet link, online classes have a large emphasis on email. All messages from the instructor and other information regarding online classes, including user ids, passwords, and login instructions will be sent to your Robert Morris University email account. Visit http://rmu.blackboard.com/ for more information.
Session, Dates: 4 (03/06/2021 - 04/30/2021)
Days: ONLINE
Time: -
Location: Internet/Online
Room:
Seats Available: 16 Seats
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the forensic science profession. Forensic scientists work in a laboratory setting, where they apply the principles and techniques of scientific analysis to the study of crime scene or accident scene evidence. Course topics include techniques used for the identification and analysis of body fluids, hair, fibers, latent fingerprints, firearms, documents, and photographs. Laboratory experiments emphasize DNA analysis, chemical techniques, microscopy, and the use of spectroscopic instrumentation.
Prerequisites: CHEM1210 and CHEM1215
Prerequisites: CHEM1210 and CHEM1215
Course Materials
About the Instructor(s)
Meghan E. Solomon, Ed.D.
solomon@rmu.edu
412-397-4200 phone
John Jay 3rd
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Part-Time Faculty
Science
solomon@rmu.edu
412-397-4200 phone
John Jay 3rd
Profile