Academic Catalog 2024-2025

BI 108 Forensic Biology

Forensic evidence has become increasingly important to law enforcement investigations and court proceedings. This hands-on course will introduce students to a range of biological topics that intersect with forensic analysis such as identification, time of death determination, hair and fiber analysis, and fluid analysis. Labs may include measurement and microscope use, documentation and evidence collection, vertebrate osteology, hair analysis, forensic entomology, and forensic anthropology. The course is suitable for non-majors and no prerequisites are required. Lecture two hours per week and laboratory two hours per week.

Credits

3

Offered

Fall Even Years