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The goal of this course is to introduce students to the most common disciplines in forensic science topics in forensic science that will be covered in more depth in higher-level courses. Topics may include: legal underpinnings of forensic science, crime scene investigation, fingermarks/fingerprints, firearms evidence, trace evidence (glass, fibers, and hair), seized drugs, forensic toxicology, forensic pathology, forensic serology, forensic DNA analysis, ignitable liquids, and explosives. Expert forensic practitioners will act as guest lecturers in their respective disciplines. Lecture only.