Academic Calendar - 2023
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2023
Sociology 4432F/G
FORENSICS AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
This course is intended to offer students an overview of various elements of the criminal investigation process, from police detective work to forensic science processes. We will use a sociological perspective to examine such topics as: homicide investigation, cold case files, police investigative techniques, and fingerprinting and DNA processes.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in fourth year of one of the Honours Specializations or Honours Double Majors in Sociology or Criminology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Subject Code: SOCIOLOG
Sociology 4432F/G
FORENSICS AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
This course is intended to offer students an overview of various elements of the criminal investigation process, from police detective work to forensic science processes. We will use a sociological perspective to examine such topics as: homicide investigation, cold case files, police investigative techniques, and fingerprinting and DNA processes.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in fourth year of one of the Honours Specializations or Honours Double Majors in Sociology or Criminology.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.