CHE 405 - Forensic Chemistry

A study of chemistry as it pertains to law. Focus is on the many facets of forensic science, such as drug analysis, toxicology, trace analysis, arson analysis, and DNA/serology. Numerous methods of analyses will be covered, including gas chromatography (GC), mass spectrometry (MS), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), thin layer chromatography (TLC), infrared spectrometry (IR) and ultraviolet/visible spectrometry (UV/Vis). Integrates laboratory and classroom work.

Prerequisites CHE 104/CHE 110L, CHE 105/CHE 111L, CHE 201, CHE 202
Corequisites CHE 405L

Credits: 4

Class Level Senior Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate