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Course Description

The popularity of TV shows depicting the science of criminal investigations has impacted the way forensic science is viewed by the public and media. This course will provide non-science students with an introduction to the field of forensic science. Students will develop an appreciation of the critical methods of scientific investigation, reasoning, and communication. Topics will include techniques of chemical analysis, physical investigation, and the role of expert witnesses in crime scene investigations. (Formerly SCI 183).

Notes

On-campus exam requirement for online offerings: For online sections of this course, your midterm and final exam will be written in person at the Toronto Metropolitan University campus. If you live more than 100 km from the TMU campus, you may arrange to write your exam off-campus using an approved off-campus invigilation service. Details on your exam date and how to arrange off-campus invigilation can be found on the Exams for Online Courses webpage.

Requisites

Antirequisites: CBLG 143, CHY 102, CCHY 103, CCHY 104, CHY 123
Not available to Engineering students nor Faculty of Science students (with the exception of Computer Science, Financial Mathematics or Mathematics and its Applications students).

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Course Sections
Class Number
5558
Type
LEC
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 08, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5563
Type
LEC
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jan 13, 2026 to Apr 14, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1055
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jun 17, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1056
Type
LEC
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 05, 2026 to Jun 18, 2026
Schedule
Contact Hours
42.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $590.78 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information