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Course Descriptions

ANTH 169T. Topics in Physical Anthropology (1-6; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Special studies of the discovery and interpretation of information in physical anthropology, and of the application of this subdiscipline in legal, medical, and scientific research.

BIOL 189T. Forensic Entomology Topics in Biology (1-4; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Investigation of selected areas in the field of Industrial Biotechnology. (Lecture and/or laboratory) (Formerly BIOL 185T; MICRO 160T)

CHEM 125  Applied Analytical Techniques (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 8 or 128A and CHEM 102 or 105. Analytical techniques and their applications in clinical, environmental, agricultural and forensic analytical and bioscience laboratories. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)

CHEM 211 Chemical Thermodynamics (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 110A, 110B, 111.  Principles of Thermodynamics; Application to chemical problems; Introduction to statistical methods; calculation of thermodynamics function from spectroscopic data.

CHEM 215 Quantum Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.  Seminar on recent advances in quantum mechanics; chemical bonding and atomic and molecular spectroscopy. 

CHEM 225 Separation Methods in Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 106 and 129B. Seminar on the theory, application, and literature of various separation methods for organic and inorganic analysis. May include laboratory.

CHEM 241. Molecular Biology I-II (3-3)
(Same as BIOL 241A-B.) Prerequisites: BIOSC 140A-B, CHEM 150 or 155, or permission of instructor. BIOL/CHEM 241A is prerequisite for BIOL/CHEM 241B. Current topics in molecular biology are addressed, including protein and nucleic acid structure, DNA replication, transcription, translation, prokaryotic and eukaryotic regulation, mechanisms of exchange of genetic material, and recombinant DNA technology.

CHEM 242. Techniques in Protein Purification and Analysis (3)
(Same as BIOL 242.) Prerequisite: CHEM 151 or 156 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIOL/CHEM 24IA. Deals with the technologies relevant to protein isolation, purification, analysis, immobilization, and modification in micro and macro quantities. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)

CHEM 243. Nucleic Acid Technology Lab (3)
(Same as BIOL 243.) Prerequisites: BIOL/CHEM 241A and 242. Corequisite: BIOL/CHEM 241B. A lecture/laboratory course focusing on the technologies used in nucleic acid chemistry; specifically, synthesis, translation, mutagenesis, and genetic engineering. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)

CHEM 2XX. Microscopy and Materials Analysis (3)
Methods for analysis of inorganic evidentiary materials.  (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)

CHEM 2XX. Drug Chemistry/Toxicology (3)
Methods for analysis of drugs (in vivo or ex vivo).  (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)

CHEM 2XX. Forensic Biochemistry (3)
Serological and molecular biological techniques specifically applied to Forensic Science

CHEM 28X  Forensic Science Seminar (1, Max 2)
Discussion and presentation of current topics and literature in Forensic Science.  Enrollment is mandatory each semester the student is attending CSU Fresno

CHEM 298. Management Project (4)
Prerequisites: Advanced to Candidacy, and permission of director. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Examination of the work and problems general managers of business units face as chief strategists and organization builders. Independent analysis of an operating industry, business, or a principals functional area of an organization. Case studies and field research project. Approved for RP grading.

CHEM 299. Thesis (4)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Approved for RP grading.

CRIM 270T. Problems in Criminology (1-6; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Prerequisites: CRIM 200, 201, 202, and 203. Special problems in law enforcement or corrections; individual research in laboratory, library, or fieldwork; formal written reports. Weekly conference with instructor.

CRIM 2XX (3). Forensic science and the courtroom
Expert Witness testimony, Case law, Rules of evidence, Courtroom familiarization, Ethics

 

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