Forensic Science (FORS) FORS-1500 Introducation to Forensic Science–Sp 3 hours An introduction to the areas of modern forensic science, with an emphasis on criminalistics and forensic science as a science. Areas to be covered include the nature of science, recognition and collection of evidence, crime scene analysis, bloodstain pattern analysis, medicolegal death investigation, forensic anthropology, biological evidence, DNA typing, forensic toxicology, drug analysis, fingerprint analysis, firearm and tool mark analysis, trace evidence, questioned documents, and arson and fire investigation. Corequisites: CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I, BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology. FORS-3400 Advanced Forensic Chemistry–Sp 4 hours An advanced study of the application of analytical chemistry to forensic analysis. A detailed study of best practices for quality control and error analysis in forensic chemistry, modern DNA typing with an emphasis on sample preparation and interpretation of results, instrumental methods in fiber and glass trace analysis, extraction and analysis of accelerants in fire investigation, drug toxicology and metabolism, and seized drug identification with an emphasis on acid/base extraction of samples and analysis by immunoassay, LCMS, and GCMS. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: CRJU-1310 Introduction to Criminal Justice; FORS-1500 Introduction to Forensic Science; BIO-1115 Biology I: Cell Biology. Co-requisites: CHEM2220 Analytical Chemistry II; CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I. Crosslisted with CHEM-3400 (Fee: $100) (even years) FORS-4800 Forensic Science Capstone–Fa, Sp 1 hour Capstone course for the forensic science major. Students will research a specific forensic procedure and give a brief explanation of it. This will be followed by a series of detailed questions from a panel of faculty members, designed to simulate the examination of an expert witness. Students will be graded on their knowledge and professional presentation. Corequisite: FORS-3400 Forensic Science. FORS-4900 Forensic Science Project–Fa, Sp 3 hours Students will gain experience in forensic science through a special, faculty-supervised project undertaken on campus. A technical report detailing the skills utilized and knowledge gained and the instructor’s evaluation will be the basis for successful completion. Prerequisites: CHEM-2220 Analytical Chemistry II; FORS-1500 Introduction to Forensic Science; FORS-3400 Forensic Science (recommended). (Fee: $100) FORS-4910 Forensic Science Internship–Fa, Sp 3 hours Students will gain experience in forensic science through time at a departmentally approved work environment. A technical report detailing the skills utilized and knowledge gained and a supervisor’s evaluation will be the basis for successful completion. Prerequisites: CHEM-2220 Analytical Chemistry II; FORS-1500 Introduction to Forensic Science; FORS-3400 Forensic Science (recommended). General Biology (GBIO) Except where noted, general education courses are designed to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors found in the Department of Science and Mathematics unless they are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major. A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling general education requirements. Earth Science (ESCI) Except where noted, general education courses are designed to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors found in the Department of Science and Mathematics unless they are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major. A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling general education requirements. ESCI-2310 Introduction to Oceanography–Sp 4 hours An introductory survey of the oceans and the processes that occur in and around them. Major topics will include ocean currents, coastlines, plate tectonics, marine sediments, waves, tides, composition of sea water, interaction of the ocean with the atmosphere, marine life forms, and their habitats. A field trip will visit a local aquarium. Lecture three times per week and one laboratory per week. This course satisfies the physical science requirement of the general education requirements. (Fee: $100) (odd years) ESCI-2410 General Meteorology–Sp 4 hours A survey of basic meteorological principles and weather systems. Topics covered will include the vertical structure of the atmosphere, cloud development and precipitation, optical effects of the atmosphere, wind systems, air masses, fronts, and severe weather. Labs will be used to develop basic meteorological skills such as observation of local weather, decoding and interpretation of meteorological data, and introductory weather forecasting. The course and lab will be taught at a level which requires the use of algebra and trigonometry. Three weekly lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. This course satisfies the physical science component of the general education requirements (Fee: $100) (even years) ESCI-2510 Introduction to Astronomy–Fa 4 hours An introduction to the structure and composition of the universe. Topics covered will include measurement of celestial objects, structure of the solar system and galaxy, composition and history of the universe. Time will be spent in the discussion of various cosmological models and their implications. The course and lab will be taught at a level which requires the use of algebra and trigonometry. Three weekly lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Variations in the laboratory schedule will be made to accommodate field observations. This course satisfies the physical science requirement of the general education requirements. (Fee: $100) (odd years) ESCI-3100 4 hours Principles of Geographic Information Systems–Fa An introduction to the science of geographical information systems (GIS). Students will study the theory and practice modern thematic cartography and spatial analysis using GIS. Students will gain experience with techniques of GPS data collection, web-based data retrieval, using software (ArcGIS) for data management, storage and analysis of vector and raster datasets. Students will conduct a spatial analysis project and prepare a map product portfolio. This course satisfies the physical science requirement of the general education requirements. Three onehour lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Crosslisted with ENVS-3100 Prerequisite: GMTH-1030 Precalculus or GMTH2110 Biostatistics, or permission of instructor. (Fee: $100) 2022–23 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 301 Course Descriptions ESCI-2310 – FORS-4910 SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
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