CHEM 311 - Forensics and Toxicology

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SP. Chemistry and chemical techniques play a pivotal role in the disciplines of forensic science and toxicology. In this course, students will learn how to apply presumptive and confirmatory tests for specific applications in forensic science. Students will then explore the chemistry of poisons at the trace element and molecular level, and the chemical and biochemical mechanisms of toxicity. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 210. Corequisite(s): CHEM 311L.