Forensic Teaching Laboratory
The Forensic Teaching Laboratory is dedicated to teaching physical, chemical and biological techniques using current methods and standards employed in forensic science laboratories. Classes focus on microscopic analysis of trace evidence, chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis of chemical evidence, and presumptive and confirmatory analysis of biological evidence. Evidence analyzed includes hair and fibres, paint and glass, gunshot and explosive residue, blood and other biological fluids, and ignitable liquid residues. Students gain practical experience in the sampling and analysis of a range of evidence types typically analyzed in forensic laboratories.
Mock Crime Scene Condo
The Mock Crime Scene Condo is dedicated to teaching applied crime scene and forensic identification techniques using mock crime scene scenarios. Classes focus on physical and chemical enhancement of fingerprints, 2D and 3D footwear impressions, digital evidence examination, and bloodstain pattern analysis. Students gain practical experience documenting and photographing crime scenes, collecting and packaging evidence, and examining evidence types typically analyzed in a police laboratory.
Forensic Research Laboratories
Throughout their degree, students have the opportunity to volunteer or conduct research for credit in a faculty member’s research laboratory. Our faculty currently conduct research in the fields of forensic entomology and ecology, forensic chemistry, forensic taphonomy, forensic anthropology and archaeology, forensic geophysics and forensic medicine. Students can gain applied skills in both a laboratory and fieldwork setting, with a focus on criminal or historical death investigations.