HSCI 7100 - Advanced Analytical Methods in Forensic Toxicology

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Prepares students for employment as analytical toxicologists in medical examiners’ offices, police crime labs, and drug testing labs. State-of-the-art analytical methods are discussed, and particular attention is given to preparation of legal packets for courtroom presentation. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of illicit drugs are reviewed. Prer., HSCI 6410, HSCI 6480, two semesters general chemistry and lab, two semesters of organic chemistry and lab, one semester of biochemistry, and one semester of one of following: analytical chemistry and lab, physical chemistry and lab, or instrumental chemistry and lab.