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Forensic Chemsitry

CHEM 4204


The study of the chemistry and laboratory
techniques used in forensic chemistry. Topics
typically include the legal aspects of physical
evidence collection and analysis, statistical
analysis of data, drug analysis, forensic
toxicology, explosives and arson residue
analysis, glass analysis, fiber and paper
analysis, paint and ink analysis, and gunpowder
residue analysis. Various laboratory instruments
and procedures will also be covered including
mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy,
UV-VIS spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, atomic
absorption, immunoassay, chromatography,
microspectrophotometry, and microscopy (light,
polarized light, comparison, stereoscopic,
scanning electron).
Pre-Requisites:
CHEM 2412 with a minimum US grade of D And
CHEM 2412L with a minimum US grade of D

Co-requisites: