Forensic Science
Courses
MFSP 551S Human Function 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the functions and processes required to maintain the stable internal environment required for normal cell function. Several key themes will be examined throughout the course, including homeostasis and various feedback mechanisms. Each organ system of the body is examined from a physiological standpoint, building upon concepts illustrating how these systems are functionally integrated. This course is closely coordinated with MFSP-552S (Structure of the Human Body), to facilitate an understanding of physiology as it relates to human anatomy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CRSC or major is FS or major is IHS.
MFSP 552S Structure of the Human Body 3.0 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with a solid basis in human anatomy. The structural basis of the body’s organ systems are examined and discussed – from the cellular to the tissue to the gross level. This course is closely coordinated with MFSP-551S (Human Function), enabling students who simultaneously matriculate into both to enjoy an integrated presentation of the structure and function of the human body. Anatomic complexes and key structural details of relevance to forensic science are discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CRSC or major is FS or major is IHS.
MFSP 553S Human Structure Lab 1.0 Credit
The Human Structure lab enables students taking MFSP-522S (Structure of the Human Body) to examine human anatomical specimens including gross anatomical prosections and microscopic images. Structures of particular importance to the forensic professional are emphasized.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CRSC or major is FS or major is IHS.
MFSP 557S Drug Chemistry 2.0 Credits
Review of the chemistry, biology and pharmacodynamic principles associated with forensic toxicology, with emphasis upon the forensic aspects of alcohol (ethanol), illicit drugs and selected prescription/over-the-counter pharmaceuticals. Separation techniques, means of drug identification and qualitative vs. confirmatory quantitative analytical procedures are discussed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is CRSC or major is FS or major is IHS.
MFSP 585S Clinical Forensic Emergency Medicine and Traumatology 2.0 Credits
This course bridges forensic techniques and knowledge to the car of living patients. Lectures and skills sessions will provide students with knowledge about abuse and injury as well as the forensic considerations of these patients when caring for them in the emergency department/trauma center. The course will also review the presentation and management of the trauma patient in the resuscitation area.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MFSP 588S Advanced Topics in Cell Biology 2.0 Credits
This course covers advanced topics in cell biology by student presentations and discussions of journal articles covering current research in the field. In addition to presentations, students will write a paper reviewing one of the topics discussed during the course.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MFSP 603S Medical Toxicology 2.0 Credits
The course provides and introduction to medical toxicology for students and offers an opportunity to engage in scholarly discussion of concepts, practices and medical language. The students will learn forensic emergency casework protocols including diagnostic and therapeutic assessment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if major is FS.
