BIOL 175 - Introduction to Forensic Science

6 CR

An introduction to non-majors interested in the various methodologies used in forensic science. The course will apply information about cell biology, chemistry, and human variation to the methodology used to collect molecular data at crime scenes. Note: Fulfills laboratory science requirement at BC

Course Outcomes

Describe the basic biology underlying methodology used for forensic data collection, focusing on differences that lead to variation between organisms.
Describe benefits and limitations of various methods to draw appropriate scientific conclusions based on experimental data and evidence.
Apply the scientific method to the analysis of various types of physical evidence.
Apply different techniques in biotechnology to detect and analyze human variation at the molecular and organismal level.
Document and articulate arguments for a particular conclusion based on physical evidence.

GenEd Outcomes: Connections

Natural Systems (Science and the Natural World)

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