FOR 430Forensic Chemistry

This course will present chemical principles as they are applied to forensic science specifically analytical chemistry. Topics will include analytical chemistry topics such as, data evaluation, quantitation, sampling and uncertainty of quantitative data. This course instructs student in the chemical analysis of different type of forensic evidence typically found in forensic investigations such as controlled substances, fine debris, explosives, gunshot residue and paint. Students will receive instruction in instrumental methods of quantitation of such evidence