CH 440 Forensic Chemistry 4 cr.  (2-0-6)
  • Prerequisites: CH 111, CH 112, CH 220 or CH 321 and CH 322, CH 241, CH 242, CH 450, or consent of instructor
  • Bulletin Year: 2019 - 2020 Graduate Bulletin

Forensic applications of chemical and biochemical techniques. Techniques include, but are not limited to trace metal analysis, FT-IR analysis of fibers and paint, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/DNA analysis, and controlled substances liquid and gas chromatography. Case studies and a team project will be performed at the end of the semester using several analytical techniques in the student’s area of interest.