CJ - 534 Forensic Toxicology

Credits: 3

A survey of one of the most valuable tools at the medicolegal investigator’s disposal is the toxicology lab. This class will look at the differences and commonalities between a drug and a poison. Additionally, the class will exam the common toxins encountered during a criminal investigation. Case histories, past and current, will serve to underscore the uses and limitations of this forensic technique.