CHE 250 - FORENSIC SCIENCE ON TELEVISION

College of Arts & Sciences

Credit(s): 3

This course will introduce students to the basic chemical and biochemical principles of forensic science utilized on popular science/science fiction television shows. Forensic science involves the application of techniques from instrumental chemical analysis and molecular biology to identify and quantify evidence collected from crime scenes. By using popular television shows to introduce specific techniques students should gain a basic understanding of the capabilities and limitations of forensic science as it is presently practiced.

Prereq: CHE 103 or CHE 104 or CHE 110 or CHE 105.