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BIOL 5330	Forensic Toxicology	BIOL 5330 Forensic Toxicology (3-0). This course seves as an introduction to the analysis, interpretation and reporting of common drugs encountered by a practicing forensic toxicologist. Other topics that are explored include laboratory techniques and instrumentation, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of common drugs including cannabis, CNS stimulants, Opiods, CNS depressants and novel psychoactive drugs, and the application of forensic toxicology for court cases.
BIOL 5331	Forensic Biology	BIOL 5331 Forensic Biology (3-0). This is an introductory course in the field of forensic science with a focus on forensic biology. Little or no prior knowledge of science is required; lectures and assigned readings will supply enough background information to enable the student to understand topics and techniques used in forensic science. This course will cover several disciplines within forensic biology and expose the student to the breadth of the field of forensic science. In doing so, students will gain a basic understanding of the capabilities and limitaions of the forensic sciences as they are presently practiced in the field.