2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

The following courses are suitable to fulfill program or elective requirements in the biochemistry forensic science concentration or as electives for students with an interest in forensic science; see also biochemistry/forensic science concentration.

FS 303    Forensic Science
FS L303    Criminalistics Laboratory
FS 403    Trace Evidence
FS L403    Microscopy for Trace Analysis
FS 436    Criminalistics Practicum

The following courses are recommended as electives for students in the Forensic Science Concentration of Biochemistry:

CHEM 453    Introduction to Toxicology
EHS 264    Introduction to Law and the Legal System
EHS 367    Criminal Litigation
SOC 231    Victims of Crime
SOC 233    Sociology of Crime
SOC 234    Criminal Justice Systems
SOC 235    Sociology of Law
SOC 237    Drugs and Society
Additionally, Summer Forensic Science Institute offerings are accepted as electives.

Summer Forensic Science Institute

Sponsored by Suffolk University and the Boston Police Department Crime Laboratory, the summer forensic science institute offers week-long courses for continuing education of forensic science professionals. Enrollment in these courses for upper-division credit in forensic science at Suffolk University is an option; approval by a member of the Forensic Science Advisory Committee is a prerequisite.

FS 501    Detection, Recovery, and Examination of Footwear Impression Evidence
FS 502    Forensic Microscopy
FS 503    Advanced Forensic Microscopy (Trace Evidence)
FS 504    Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
FS 505    Advanced Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
FS 506    Forensic Photography
FS 507    Tool Marks and Comparisons
FS 508    Physical Evidence Testimony (formerly Forensic Testimony)
FS 509    Forensic Paint Examinations and Comparisons