Forensic and Investigative Science

Forensic and Investigative Science 1 Forensic and Investigative Science Degree Offered Bachelor of Science Areas of Emphasis Forensic Biology Forensic Chemistry Forensic Examiner Nature of Program The Department of Forensic and Investigative Science (FIS) offers a bachelor of Science degree with three areas of emphasis ( forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and forensic examiner). Each emphasis provides the student with a strong background in the physical and biological sciences associated with forensic science. The program is fully accredited by the Forensic Education Programs Accreditation Commission (http://fepac-edu.org) (FEPAC). Because of the unique nature of the program and forensic science employment, students are forewarned about issues that could affect their ability to obtain a background check, and complete the degree. Department guidelines are available from the department adviser. Students who earn a degree in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences must complete the University requirements, the College requirements for their specific degree program, and their major requirements. Minors All students have the possibility of earning one or more minors; click the following for a list of all available minors and their requirements (http:// catalog.wvu.edu/undergraduate/minors). Please note that students may not earn a minor in their major field. Certificate of Global Engagement Students in the Eberly College, regardless of their major, can earn a Certificate of Global Engagement. Completion of the Certificate demonstrates the student s knowledge of diverse cultures, as well as the ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of different cultural backgrounds. Students will be required to apply their knowledge of contemporary issues and global social contexts to their course work and their broader citizenship. For details regarding Certificate requirements, please visit the Eberly College page (http://catalog.wvu.edu/undergraduate/ eberlycollegeofartsandsciences/#otherdegreestext). FACULTY CHAIR Gerald E. Lang - Ph.D. (Rutgers University) PROFESSORS Suzanne Bell - Ph.D. (New Mexico State University) Forensic Chemistry Glen Jackson - Ph.D. (West Virginia University) Ming Hsieh Distinguished Professor, Forensic Chemistry ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Keith Morris - Ph.D. (University of Port Elizabeth) Ming Hsieh Distinguished Professor, Impression Evidence, Evidence Interpretation ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Luis Arroyo - Ph.D. (Florida International University) Toxicology, Environmental Forensics Tina Moroose - M.S. (Marshall University) Graduate Studies Coordinator, Forensic Biology Robert O'Brien - M.S. (St. Joseph College) Ballistics, Trace Evidence

2 Forensic and Investigative Science Jacqueline Speir - Ph.D. (Rochester Institute of Technology) Forensic Informatics Tatiana Trejos - Ph.D. (Florida International University) Trace Evidence, Elemental Analysis Casper Venter - M.S. (North West University) Facilities Coordinator, Forensic Drug Chemistry INSTRUCTORS Kelly Ayers - M.S. (West Virginia University) Continuing Forensic Education Robin Bowen - M.A. (West Virginia University) Ethics, Evidence Interpretation, Continuing Education and Training Rachel Mohr - Ph.D. (Texas A&M University) Forensic Entomology Admission Requirements First time students who qualify for placement in CHEM 110A or higher will be admitted directly into the major. Directly admitted students will be advised by FIS advisors and are eligible to participate in the Living Learning Community and other departmentally-sponsored first-year programs. Students who wish to transfer from another WVU major must be enrolled in CHEM 115 or higher and must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5. Students wishing to transfer from outside of WVU must qualify for placement in CHEM 115 or higher, and have an incoming overall GPA of at least 2.5 Benchmark Expectations During their first four semesters, students are expected to complete their math and basic science courses. These fundamentals must be completed prior to taking upper level FIS courses. Many of these courses will satisfy the GEF 1, 2,,, and 8 requirements, as well as the College B.S. requirements. Students interested in the forensic chemistry area of emphasis must take the MATH 156/STAT 215 progression, and are strongly encouraged to take the CHEM 117 /CHEM 118 and PHYS 111/PHYS 112 series if they qualify. Students must make acceptable progress to remain in the FIS major. Acceptable progress for the Forensic and Investigative Science major is defined as the following: By the third regular semester (fall or spring) in the major students must be enrolled in CHEM 116 and maintain an overall GPA of 2.25. By the fifth regular semester, typically the fall of their junior year, students must have fulfilled the following requirements with a C or better, maintain an overall GPA of 2.5, and declare an area of emphasis. These courses must be completed with a C or better BIOL 117 Introductory Physiology CHEM 2 & CHEM 25 Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory PHYS 102 Introductory Physics or PHYS 112 General Physics MATH 155 Calculus 1 or MATH 15 Calculus 1b with Precalculus These courses must be either in progress or complete with a C or better CHEM 2 & CHEM 26 Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory STAT 215 Introduction to Probability and Statistics or STAT 12 Intermediate Statistical Methods Beyond the fifth semester, students must have completed all the courses listed above, maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 and declare an area of emphasis. All majors must meet with a FIS advisor each semester. Students who do not meet their benchmarks may be removed from the major, but may be readmitted once they complete the fifth semester requirements. GENERAL EDUCATION FOUNDATIONS Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement. (http://registrar.wvu.edu/gef)

Forensic and Investigative Science NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select. General Education Foundations F1 - Composition & Rhetoric -6 ENGL 101 & ENGL 102 or ENGL 10 Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research Accelerated Academic Writing F2A/F2B - Science & Technology -6 F - Math & Quantitative Skills - F - Society & Connections F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past F6 - The Arts & Creativity F7 - Global Studies & Diversity F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree) 9 Total Hours 1-7 Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus. Degree Requirements Students must complete WVU General Education Foundations requirements, College B.S. requirements, major requirements, and electives to total a minimum of 120 hours. For complete details on these requirements, visit the B.S. Degrees tab on the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences (http:// catalog.wvu.edu/undergraduate/eberlycollegeofartsandsciences/#bachelorofsciencetext) pages. Departmental Requirements for the B.S. in Forensic and Investigative Science Capstone Requirement: The university requires the successful completion of a Capstone course. FIS major must complete FIS 06. Writing and Communication Skills Requirement: The Forensic and Investigative Science Bachelor of Science is a SpeakWrite Certified Program TM. SpeakWrite Certified programs incorporate and develop students written, verbal, visual, and mediated communication skills across the curriculum. Calculation of the GPA in the Major: To graduate with the Forensic and Investigative Science major, students must achieve a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in all FIS courses with no grade lower than a C- in any FIS course. If a course is repeated, all attempts will be included in the calculation of the GPA unless the course is eligible for a D/F repeat. Area of Emphasis: Students must earn a grade of C- or better in each course applied to their area of emphasis. The three areas of emphasis are: Forensic Biology (p. 5), Forensic Chemistry (p. 7), and Forensic Examiner (p. 9). Internship Requirement: All students are required to successfully complete an internship for 6 hours of credit. Benchmark Expectations: For details, go to the Forensic and Investigative Science (p. 2) admissions tab. Curriculum Requirements UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 16 WVUE 191 First Year Seminar GEF: Number of credits will vary depending on overlap COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS * Global Studies & Diversity Requirement Mathematics Requirements Select 1 of the following: MATH 15 & MATH 15 MATH 155 Calculus 1 Science Requirement Calculus 1a with Precalculus and Calculus 1b with Precalculus Please see the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences' Bachelor of Science (B.S.) tab. DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Forensic and Investigative Science General Requirement CSAD 270 Effective Public Speaking Biology Requirement 8 BIOL 115 BIOL 117 Principles of Biology Introductory Physiology Chemistry Requirement 16 CHEM 115 & CHEM 116 or CHEM 117 & CHEM 118 CHEM 2 CHEM 2 CHEM 25 CHEM 26 Fundamentals of Chemistry and Fundamentals of Chemistry Principles of Chemistry and Principles of Chemistry Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Laboratory Organic Chemistry Laboratory Mathematics and Statistics Requirement 6 Select one of the following pairs: MATH 156 & STAT 215 STAT 211 & STAT 12 Calculus 2 and Introduction to Probability and Statistics Elementary Statistical Inference and Intermediate Statistical Methods Physics Requirement 8 Select one of the following pairs: PHYS 101 & PHYS 102 PHYS 111 & PHYS 112 Introductory Physics and Introductory Physics General Physics and General Physics Forensic Investigation Science Requirement 21 FIS 201 Introduction to Forensic Identification FIS 02 Crime Scene Investigation 1 FIS 0 FIS 1 FIS 86 FIS 0 FIS 80 Crime Scene Investigation 1 Laboratory (Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory) Introduction to Microscopy Forensic Identification Internship Law and Evidence Forensic Quality Assurance Area of Emphasis 5 Number of credits depends on area of emphasis, please see below Capstone Experience FIS 06 General Electives Court Testimony Number of elective may vary depending on overlap and area of emphasis Total Hours 120 AREAS OF EMPHASIS All students must complete an area of emphasis in order to graduate from the Forensic and Investigative Science Major. Forensic Biology (p. 5): The forensic biology area of emphasis is intended for students interested in DNA analysis or serology, or as a preparation for professional training in pathology. Forensic Chemistry: (p. 7) The forensic chemistry area of emphasis is intended for students interested in analytical identification of evidence, including seized drugs, fire and arson residues, toxicology, and trace evidence analysis. Forensic Examiner: (p. 9) The forensic examinter area of emphasis is intended for students interested in crime scene investigation and analysis, latent fingerprint examination, forensic photography, physical evidence analysis, and law enforcement agency work.

Forensic and Investigative Science 5 FORENSIC BIOLOGY AREA OF EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS Biology/Biochemistry Requirement 18 AGBI 10 BIOL 219 BIOL 10 BIOL 2 & BIOL 25 BIOL 2 & BIOL Introductory Biochemistry The Living Cell Advanced Cellular/Molecular Biology Molecular Genetics and Molecular Genetics Laboratory Forensic Biology and Forensic Biology Laboratory Area of Emphasis Electives 17 Select 17 credits in the following list; 6 credits must be in FIS. Only combined credits of FIS 91, 92, 95, and 97 may count toward this requirement. BIOL 10 BIOL 11 BIOL 15 BIOL 20 BIOL 0 BIOL 0 BIOL 1 BIOL 6 CHEM 215 CHEM 10 CHEM 1 CHEM 5 CHEM 1 CHEM 2 CHEM 6 CHEM 7 CHEM 8 CHEM 9 CHEM 60 Cell and Molecular Biology Methods Introduction to Recombinant DNA Epigenetics Genomics Bioinformatics Comparative Anatomy Vertebrate Microanatomy Population and Quantitative Genetics Introductory Analytical Chemistry Instrumental Analysis Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Methods of Structure Determination Physical Chemistry: Brief Course Experimental Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Laboratory Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Laboratory Forensic Chemistry CHEM 62 Biochemistry 2 CHEM 6 CHEM 6 FIS 01 FIS 05 FIS 5 FIS 9 FIS 01 Forensic Chemistry Lab Biochemistry 2 Laboratory Science/Technology of Fingerprint Identification Biological Evidence for Forensic Examiners Forensic Photography Special Topics Professional Forensic Communication FIS 02 Crime Scene Investigation 2 FIS 05 FIS 09 FIS 5 FIS 50 FIS 85 FIS 91 FIS 92 FIS 9 FIS 95 FIS 97 PATH 200 Latent Fingerprint Blood Stain Pattern Analysis Advanced Forensic Photography Computational Forensics Professional Ethics in Forensic Science Professional Field Experience Directed Study Special Topics Independent Study Research Medical Terminology

6 Forensic and Investigative Science PATH 201 PATH 00 PSYC 2 PSYC 65 STAT 16 Basic Medical Laboratory Science Introduction to Pathology Drugs and Behavior Forensic Psychology Forensic Statistics Total Hours 5 SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY First Year WVUE 191 1 ENGL 101 (GEF 1) BIOL 115 (B.S. First Area 1; GEF 2) CHEM 115 (GEF 8; B.S. Second Area 1) FIS 201 MATH 155 (B.S. Math Requirement, GEF ) Second Year BIOL 117 (GEF 8; B.S. First Area 2) CHEM 116 (GEF 8; B.S. Second Area 2) Math and Stat Requirement Course 1 16 1 CHEM 2 & CHEM 25 CSAD 270 (GEF ) CHEM 2 & CHEM 26 PHYS 101 (B.S. Third Area 1) Math and Stat Requirement Course 2 Third Year ENGL 102 (GEF 1) FIS 02 & FIS 0 PHYS 102 (B.S. Third Area 2) 1 15 Summer Hours BIOL 219 GEF 5 FIS 86 6 FIS 0 BIOL 2 & BIOL 25 FIS 80 2 BIOL 2 & BIOL Area of Emphasis FIS Upper-Div. Course 1 Fourth Year Area of Emphasis FIS Upper-Div. Course 2 12 1 6 GEF 6 ECAS Global Studies & Diversity Requirement (GEF 7) BIOL 10 AGBI 10 FIS 1 FIS 06 (Capstone) Area of Emphasis Elective 2 Area of Emphasis Elective

Forensic and Investigative Science 7 Area of Emphasis Elective 1 Total credit hours: 120 15 1 FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AREA OF EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS Chemistry Requirement 20 CHEM 215 CHEM 10 CHEM 1 CHEM 5 CHEM 1 & CHEM 2 or CHEM 8 & CHEM 9 CHEM 60 CHEM 6 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Instrumental Analysis Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Methods of Structure Determination Physical Chemistry: Brief Course and Experimental Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Laboratory Forensic Chemistry Forensic Chemistry Lab Area of Emphasis Electives: 15 Select 15 credits from the list; a minimum of 6 credits must be from FIS 00 or 00 level courses. No more than combined hours of FIS 91, 92, 95, or 97 may count towards this requirement. AGBI 10 AGBI 11 AGBI 12 BIOL 219 BIOL 10 BIOL 11 BIOL 15 BIOL 20 BIOL 0 BIOL 2 BIOL BIOL 6 BIOL 1 BIOL 6 CHEM 11 CHEM 22 CHEM 2 Introductory Biochemistry Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory Introduction to Biochemistry Wet Laboratory The Living Cell Cell and Molecular Biology Methods Introduction to Recombinant DNA Epigenetics Genomics Bioinformatics Forensic Biology Forensic Biology Laboratory (Forensic Biology Lab) General Animal Physiology Vertebrate Microanatomy CHEM 62 Biochemistry 2 CHEM 6 FIS 01 FIS 05 FIS 5 FIS 9 FIS 01 Population and Quantitative Genetics Intermediate Analytical Chemistry Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Synthesis Laboratory Biochemistry 2 Laboratory Science/Technology of Fingerprint Identification Biological Evidence for Forensic Examiners Forensic Photography Special Topics Professional Forensic Communication FIS 02 Crime Scene Investigation 2 FIS 05 FIS 09 FIS 5 FIS 50 FIS 85 FIS 91 Latent Fingerprint (Latent Fingerprint Development) Blood Stain Pattern Analysis Advanced Forensic Photography Computational Forensics (Computational Forensics) Professional Ethics in Forensic Science No more than combined hours will count toward Area of Emphasis requirement Professional Field Experience

8 Forensic and Investigative Science FIS 92 FIS 9 FIS 95 FIS 97 PATH 200 PATH 201 PATH 01 PSYC 2 PSYC 65 STAT 16 Directed Study Special Topics Independent Study Research Medical Terminology Basic Medical Laboratory Science Basic Pathology Drugs and Behavior Forensic Psychology Forensic Statistics Total Hours 5 SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY First Year WVUE 191 1 ENGL 101 (GEF 1) BIOL 115 (GEF 2; B.S. First Area 1) CHEM 115 (B.S. Second Area 1; GEF 8) FIS 201 MATH 155 (B.S. Math Requirement; GEF ) Second Year BIOL 117 (B.S. First Area 2; GEF 8) CHEM 116 (B.S. Second Area 2; GEF 8) Math and Stat Requirement Course 1 16 1 CHEM 2 & CHEM 25 CSAD 270 (GEF ) CHEM 2 & CHEM 26 Math and Stat Requirement Course 2 PHYS 101 (B.S. Third Area 1) Third Year ENGL 102 (GEF 1) FIS 02 & FIS 0 PHYS 102 (B.S. Third Area 2) 1 15 Summer Hours CHEM 215 GEF 5 FIS 86 6 FIS 0 CHEM 10 FIS 80 2 CHEM 1 & CHEM 2 Area of Emphasis FIS Upper-Div. Elective 1 Area of Emphasis FIS Upper-Div. Elective 2 Fourth Year CHEM 60 & CHEM 6 15 1 6 GEF 6 ECAS Global Studies & Diversity Requirement (GEF 7) CHEM 1 1 FIS 1

Forensic and Investigative Science 9 CHEM 5 FIS 06 (Capstone) Area of Emphasis Elective 1 Total credit hours: 120 Area of Emphasis Elective 2 Area of Emphasis Elective General Elective 1 12 FORENSIC EXAMINER AREA OF EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS Forensic Investigative Science Requirement 9 FIS 01 FIS 5 Science/Technology of Fingerprint Identification Forensic Photography FIS 02 Crime Scene Investigation 2 Advanced Science Requirement 8 Complete 8 credits, with at least one credit of laboratory. AGBI 10 AGBI 11 AGBI 12 BIOL 219 BIOL 10 BIOL 11 BIOL 2 BIOL 25 CHEM 215 CHEM 1 CHEM 2 CHEM 6 CHEM 7 CHEM 8 CHEM 9 Introductory Biochemistry Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory Introduction to Biochemistry Wet Laboratory The Living Cell Advanced Cellular/Molecular Biology Advanced Cellular/Molecular Biology-Laboratory Molecular Genetics Molecular Genetics Laboratory Introductory Analytical Chemistry Physical Chemistry: Brief Course Experimental Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Laboratory Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Laboratory Area of Emphasis Elective: 18 Select 18 credits from the following list; a minimum of 12 credits must be from FIS 00 or 00-level courses. No more than combined credits of FIS 91, 92, 95, or 97 can count towards this requirement. BIOL 10 BIOL 11 BIOL 15 BIOL 20 BIOL 0 BIOL 2 BIOL BIOL 6 BIOL 0 BIOL 1 BIOL 6 CHEM 10 CHEM 1 CHEM 5 CHEM 9 CHEM 22 CHEM 2 CHEM 60 Cell and Molecular Biology Methods Introduction to Recombinant DNA Epigenetics Genomics Bioinformatics Forensic Biology Forensic Biology Laboratory General Animal Physiology Comparative Anatomy Vertebrate Microanatomy Population and Quantitative Genetics Instrumental Analysis Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Methods of Structure Determination Organic Syntheses Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Inorganic Synthesis Laboratory Forensic Chemistry

10 Forensic and Investigative Science CHEM 62 Biochemistry 2 CHEM 6 CHEM 6 FIS 05 FIS 9 FIS 01 FIS 05 FIS 09 FIS 5 FIS 50 FIS 85 FIS 91 FIS 92 FIS 9 FIS 95 FIS 97 PATH 200 PATH 201 PATH 00 PSYC 2 PSYC 65 Forensic Chemistry Lab Biochemistry 2 Laboratory Biological Evidence for Forensic Examiners Special Topics Professional Forensic Communication Latent Fingerprint Blood Stain Pattern Analysis Advanced Forensic Photography Computational Forensics Professional Ethics in Forensic Science Professional Field Experience Directed Study Special Topics (Each course A-Z counted independently) Independent Study Research Medical Terminology Basic Medical Laboratory Science Introduction to Pathology Drugs and Behavior Forensic Psychology Total Hours 5 SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY First Year WVUE 191 1 ENGL 101 (GEF 1) BIOL 115 (GEF 2; B.S. First Area 1) CHEM 115 (GEF 8; B.S. Second Area 1) FIS 201 MATH 155 (GEF, B.S. Math Requirement) Second Year BIOL 117 (GEF 8; B.S. First Area 2) CHEM 116 (GEF 8, B.S. Second Area 2) MATH and STAT Requirement Course 1 16 1 CHEM 2 & CHEM 25 CSAD 270 (GEF ) CHEM 2 & CHEM 26 MATH and STAT Requirement Course 2 PHYS 101 (B.S. Third Area 1) Third Year ENGL 102 (GEF 1) PHYS 102 (B.S. Third Area 2) Adv Science Elective 1 1 15 Summer Hours GEF 5 FIS 02 & FIS 0 FIS 01 FIS 1 FIS 86 6

Forensic and Investigative Science 11 FIS 5 Advanced Science Elective 2 Area of Emphasis FIS Upper-Div. Course 1 Fourth Year Area of Emphasis FIS Upper-Div. Course 2 Area of Emphasis FIS Upper-Div. Course 16 1 6 GEF 6 ECAS Global Studies & Diversity Requirement (GEF 7) FIS 02 FIS 06 (Capstone) FIS 0 FIS 80 Area of Emphasis FIS Upper-Div. Course Total credit hours: 120 Major Learning Goals Area of Emphasis Elective 1 2 Area of Emphasis Elective 2 FORENSIC AND INVESTIGATIVE SCIENCE 1 12 Upon successful completion of the B.S. degree, Forensic and Investigative Science majors will be able to: 1. Take data generated during a forensic investigation and prepare for trial. 2. Demonstrate competency in the collection, processing, analyses, and evaluation of evidence.. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities to be competitive in the forensic job market, through the visual display of a portfolio of evidence on activities and accomplishments such as certification forms, research and other relevant learning experiences.. Demonstrate application of skills and knowledge in a professional environment, acquired through an internship experience. MINOR CODE - U12 Any student admitted to a degree program at West Virginia University may complete a minor in Forensic & Investigative Science. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: A student must earn a C- or better in each course counted toward the minor. Core Courses: 9 FIS 201 FIS 202 FIS 85 Introduction to Forensic Identification Crime Scene Investigation Overview Professional Ethics in Forensic Science Upper-Division Electives: 6 Select two courses: FIS 05 FIS 06 FIS 0 FIS 80 FIS 0 FIS 80 Biological Evidence for Forensic Examiners Expert Testimony Perspectives Principles of Forensic Photography Social Relations of Forensic and Law Professionals Law and Evidence Forensic Quality Assurance Total Hours 15 FIS 19. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours. PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

12 Forensic and Investigative Science FIS 201. Introduction to Forensic Identification. Hours. A survey course in forensic science including overview of the history and components of fingerprint classification systems crime scene analysis, and death investigation. This course is open to non-majors. FIS 202. Crime Scene Investigation Overview. Hours. PR:FIS 201. An overview of the crime scene investigation process for the non-examiner. Course topics include: safety, evidence collection, processing, and documentation. Virtual scenarios will serve as teaching aids. FIS 29A. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours. PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses. FIS 01. Science/Technology of Fingerprint Identification. 1- Hours. PR: FIS 201. Introduces basics of fingerprint analysis and comparisons. Focuses on basis patterns used in fingerprint comparisons and classifications of each fingerprint type, including Henry, National Crime Information Center, Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System pattern classification codes. FIS 02. Crime Scene Investigation 1. Hours. PR: FIS 201. An introductory course providing basic competencies required for crime scene examiners. The course will focus on developing a consistent approach to the processing of a crime scene with a major focus on recovery/processing evidence. FIS 0. Crime Scene Investigation 1 Laboratory. 1 Hour. PR or CONC: FIS 02; Must have declared FIS major. The laboratory extension of an introductory course in crime scene investigation, covering skills from initial scene assessment through debriefing and clean-up. Scientific and practical methods of securing, collecting and analyzing this evidence will be taught and practiced. FIS 05. Biological Evidence for Forensic Examiners. Hours. PR: FIS 02. This is an elective course for Examiner Track students in the Forensic Investigative Science major. The course focuses on the collection and testing of body fluids as well as death scene investigation procedures. FIS 06. Expert Testimony Perspectives. Hours. PR: FIS 201. A comprehensive review of expert testimony that broadens perspectives of the role of the scientist in the courtroom as well as improving exprt witness capabilities. FIS 1. Introduction to Microscopy. Hours. PR: CHEM 116 and PHYS 102 or PHYS 112. Laboratory-based introduction to theory and practice of light microscopy, polarizing light microscopy, imaging, particle manipulation, comparison microscopy, and simple microscopy. Open to non-fidp majors and pre-admits on space available basis. ( hr. lab.). FIS 0. Principles of Forensic Photography. Hours. PR: FIS 201. Introduces basic principles of forensic photography for the non-investigator. Includes the history of photography, theories behing photography, and techniques for photographing type of crime scenes and evidence. FIS 5. Forensic Photography. Hours. PR: FIS 201. Students focus on the fundamentals of photography, how to handle a camera, and expose film correctly. Include unique forensic environments encountered in forensic work includes fingerprints, crime scenes, and disaster scenes. FIS 80. Social Relations of Forensic and Law Professionals. Hours. PR: FIS 201. Introduction to the relationships among attorneys, experts, and law enforcement professionals: how individuals work together for the investigative process from the initial investigation to the courtroom. FIS 86. Forensic Identification Internship. 6-9 Hours. PR: FIS 201 and must have consent of department. A full time supervised field experience providing a setting for students to increase their professional effectiveness as a forensic identification examiner while dealing with relevant issues and concerns while functioning within an ethical framework. FIS 9A. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours. PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses. FIS 01. Professional Forensic Communication. Hours. PR: ENGL 10 or (ENGL 101 and ENGL 102) and FIS 201. Familiarizes students with forensic literature, literature searching techniques, bibliographic software; and provides students with the writing and presentation skills essential to forensic professionals. FIS 02. Crime Scene Investigation 2. Hours. PR: FIS 02. An extension of FIS 02. This course will outline procedures for collection of biological and trace evidence using scientific and practical methods of securing, collecting, analyzing this evidence, in accordance with known standards. FIS 0. Law and Evidence. Hours. PR: FIS 201. This course presents a comprehensive review of criminal law relating to evidence in court cases and the student's ability to relate legal precedents to procedures in collecting, processing, and securing evidence used in criminal cases. FIS 05. Latent Fingerprint. Hours. PR: FIS 01 and in the major. A course designed to teach identification techniques used in fingerprint development for processing crime scenes and evidence for latent prints, focusing on latent print development and preservation, including crime scene processing and blood prints.

Forensic and Investigative Science 1 FIS 06. Court Testimony. Hours. PR or CONC: FIS 0. A skills intensive course that combines in-class instruction with practical experience in the area of court testimony, legal writing presentation, and creation and presentation of exhibits in an actual court setting. FIS 09. Blood Stain Pattern Analysis. Hours. PR: FIS 02. Scientific analysis of blood patterns at crime scene investigations and their applications in solving crimes. FIS 10. Forensic Capstone. Hours. An inquiry based experience facilitating the transition from student to professional. Students will review and integrate all aspects of forensic science including professional ethics and will take written and proficiency tests modeled on professional certifications. FIS 5. Advanced Forensic Photography. Hours. PR: FIS 5. A more in-depth photography course for students who wish to pursue forensic photography as a possible employment option upon graduation. FIS 50. Computational Forensics. Hours. PR: MATH 155 or consent. An introductory-level course exposing students to non-traditional and technology driven approaches to forensic analysis, with specific emphasis on forensic imaging, analytical modeling, and computer programming. FIS 51. Arson and Explosives Analysis. Hours. PR: Consent. Examines the chemistry of combustion and the chemical analysis of ignitable liquids, explosives and post-combustion residues. The course relies heavily on instrumental methods of analysis, including various forms of chromatography and mass spectrometry. A laboratory component provides hands-on experience with interpreting data involving ignitable liquid residues and explosives. FIS 80. Forensic Quality Assurance. 2 Hours. PR: FIS 201. Quality assurance in a laboratory setting to include quality control/assurance, management, and application of statics. ASCLD-LAB and ISO accreditation and professional certification procedures. FIS 85. Professional Ethics in Forensic Science. Hours. Foundational ethical concepts as they relate to forensic science and other associated professional cultures. Applied case-study examples are used to analyze ethical and moral boundries of practice. FIS 90. Teaching Practicum. 1- Hours. PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant. FIS 91. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hours. PR: Consent. (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development. FIS 92. Directed Study. 1- Hours. Directed Study, reading, and/or research. FIS 9. Special Topics. 1-6 Hours. PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses. FIS 9A. Seminar. 1- Hours. PR:Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty. FIS 95. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours. Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings. FIS 97. Research. 1-6 Hours. Independent research projects.