FOS 736 Forensic Examination of Firearms and Toolmarks

30 HOURS LECTURE PLUS CONFERENCES 

After a brief review of the development of firearms and ammunition, a detailed examination of the manufacture of firearms and ammunition will follow. These principles will be developed to provide a robust background for the student to understand the concepts and theoretical basis of comparison microscopy as it is used to associate fired ammunition to the firearm from which it was discharged. The same principles will also be applied to the forensic analysis of toolmarks. This course will address those criticisms and will specifically include the scientific principles that should be applied to examining such evidence. Grading will be based on the written and oral assignments, the examinations and class participation.