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| We began with an introduction to forensics course in 2004. It had biological applications but little chemistry. After the workshop in 2005, we made significant strides in both academics and the general education curriculum. This includes: extending the course to a full semester, incorporating elements of chemical analysis, such as GCMS, Atomic Absorption, UV spectroscopy, and IR, developing a new course in chemistry called Forensic Instrumental Analysis, and developing a Criminalistics minor, the capstone course being taught by a forensic chemist who has extensive experience in the Attorney General's office. We have had speakers from the Illinois State Police give lectures to the class and will have a colloquium with a retired FBI specialist in the spring. Additionally, we have attracted new students interested in the minor as part of a major either in the sciences, computer science, psychology, and criminal justice.
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Center for Workshops in the Chemical Sciences (CWCS)
8:30 AM-11:55 AM, Wednesday, March 28, 2007 McCormick Place North -- Room N230B, Level 2, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |