SCSK 530 Forensics for First Responders

(1 cr.) (Didactic)

This course serves as an introductory course of forensic procedures as they may be needed by a health care or law enforcement professional. Future physicians, veterinarians, public health officials or law enforcement personnel will study the underlying principles and concepts of modern forensic procedures with emphasis on preservation of evidence and securing of crime scenes, and proper maintenance of the chain of custody in dealing with crime scene evidence.