CRJ 296 - Introduction to Criminalistics

Institution:

Westmoreland County Community College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

The scientific aspects of criminal investigations including the application of knowledge from the forensic sciences will be examined. Included within this course will be the collection and the use of fingerprints; firearms and ballistics reports; hair, blood and paint samples; tools, poisons and other organic materials as evidence. Discussion of DNA and its relevance as scientific evidence will occur and basic crime scene investigation will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CRJ 155

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westmoreland.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 925-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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