Forensic Science for the Non-Scientist

Summer 2024 > Science & Mathematics > CHEM.1020 > 046

Course No: CHEM.1020-046; SIS Class Nbr: 2032; SIS Term: 3340
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course presents the inherently fascinating topics of crime and criminal investigations as a pathway for teaching the fundamental chemical concepts most often covered in an introductory non-majors course. This course capitalizes on the surge of interest in the scientific investigation of crime (as sparked by CSI and other television shows) and will collate the theme of forensic science with the fundamentals of chemistry. The course material will be continually updated with each offering.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Not for Science and Math Majors.
  • Core Codes: SCL, STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Kwok Chow
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2024 Summer: Jul 08 to Aug 15
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155
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