ANTH 1600 - Bodies of Evidence: The Science of CSI

(3) Credit Hours

This course examines the role of the forensic practitioner in the legal system by introducing students to various subdisciplines of forensic science, including anthropology; ballistics; blood spatter; digital evidence; entomology; fire and explosives; hair and fiber; pathology; and toxicology. Additional topics to be covered include crime scene investigation, death investigation, expert witness testimony, and contemporary and ethical issues in forensic science. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.