CHEM207

Describe the various measures taken while securing, recording, and searching the crime scene and collecting evidence.

Explain the role of physical evidence in the criminal justice system.

Describe the principles, classification and individualization of fingerprints as well as techniques for the visualization of latent prints.

Compare and contrast different types of microscopy.

Recognize the class and individual characteristics of bullets and cartridge cases, tool marks, footwear and tire impressions.

Explain forensic methods for glass examination.

Describe the capabilities and limitations of microscopic examination of hairs and fibers.

Conduct a series of laboratory analyses on various types of physical evidence.