CHEM 6050 Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology

This is a seminar course designed to introduce students to environmental and chemical toxins as they apply to the field of forensics. Methods of detection and treatment will also be discussed. This course involves student participation in the review and research of chemicals and their effect on the human body.

Registration Name

Forensic Chemistry

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of processes and endpoints in the human body associated with exposure to toxic agents.
2. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of detection methods of toxic agents.
3. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of risk assessment and risk management as it is applied to toxic agents in the environment.