ADMJ 1506 Introduction to Forensics

This course provides an introduction to the role of forensics in criminal investigations. It examines the methods utilized in the forensic analysis of crime scenes, pattern evidence, instruments, firearms, questioned documents and controlled substances. Using high-profile criminal cases, seminal research, and innovative forensic advancements, this course focuses on best-practices in identifying, collecting, protecting, and other evidentiary procedures in court. This course contains subject matter that can be distressing or otherwise challenging to students. The course material is required to prepare students for the demands of criminal justice careers. Examinations of crimes, crime scenes, court legal opinions, case history and other relevant subject matter including the use of debate or other argumentation is necessary to advance the academic and legal education of this course. C-ID: AJ 150. Transfer Credit: CSU.