Forensic Science I - ADJ 171 at Virginia Western Community College


         
 
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ADJ 171 - Forensic Science I
Introduces student to crime scene technology, procedures for sketching, diagramming and using casting materials. Surveys the concepts of forensic chemistry, fingerprint classification/identification and latent techniques, drug identification, hair and fiber evidence, death investigation techniques, thin-layer chromatographic methods, and arson materials examination. Part I of II.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
42791 ADJ 171-11 3
  Tu Th  
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P
An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $89.99 to cover the cost of provided class textbook or select materials.
IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/.
42810 ADJ 171-11L 0
  Tu Th  
12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2025-01-13 Main P

Summer 2025 ➜

Not scheduled

Fall 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
55653 ADJ 171-HY1 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main HY
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
55654 ADJ 171-HY1L 0
  Tu Th  
12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Main HY
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
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