Forensic Science Major
The interdisciplinary major in Forensic Science offers cutting-edge training that prepares students for careers that involve the collection and analysis of crime scene evidence.
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Career opportunities
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigations
- Federal Bureau of Investigations
- Independent crime labs
Students will learn:
- DNA typing techniques
- PCR and post-PCR processing
- Management of crime scenes
- Documentation and analysis of physical evidence
- Communication of research through formal reports and other forms of testimony
Courses to Look Forward To:
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Forensic Biology
- Internship
Specific topics include:
- Crime scene documentation
- Collection and analysis of trace evidence
- Fingerprints
- Ballistics, fire, and explosives
- Poisons and toxins
- Toxicology
- Collection and preservation of biological specimens
- DNA extraction and PRC analysis
- DNA databases and species identification