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  • FREN 4900: French Capstone Seminar

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): FREN 4050, instructor approval, and University Advanced Standing. Provides the opportunity to showcase language abilities through various oral and written assignments. Culminates in a final research project in the target language. Requires a selected subject to explore for the capstone project. Possible research areas include literary, film, and gender studies.
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  • FREN 4900R: Special Topics in French

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (FREN 2020G or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing. Studies topic in detail not offered in other courses. Addresses key aspects of the topic. Engages students in critical analysis and discourse. Develops language skills requisite to such analysis and specific to the topic. Possible topics include French Film, Translation and Interpretation, Francophone Literature, Women's Texts, Courtly Love. Conducted entirely in French. May be repeated for up to 9 credit hours towards graduation.
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  • FSCI 3300: Forensic Photography

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Explains the basic concepts of Forensic Photography while exploring the fundamental skills for the selection and use of photography equipment. Identifies the basic principles and fundamentals of using photography with regard to crime scenes, forensic evidence, and identification photography. Illustrates skills utilizing a DSLR camera with various types of lighting, camera settings, and common camera accessories. Explains techniques involving surveillance, impression, close up, alternate light sources, infrared photography, and the legal aspects of forensic photography as it pertains to criminal investigations.. Course lecture fee of $149 applies.. Lab access fee of $15 applies.
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  • FSCI 3400: Criminalistics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Introduces entry-level forensic skills instrumental in conducting a complete and thorough criminal investigation. Discusses effective crime scene management as well as types of information, which can be gleaned from physical evidence as result of laboratory analysis. Applies scientific and technical methods used in the examination and analysis of physical evidence.. Course Lab fee of $180 for materials applies.. Lab access fee of $15 applies.
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  • FSCI 3500: Footwear and Tire Mark Evidence and Examination

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Presents the history of footwear and tire impression evidence and introduces the examination of impression evidence. Explains crime scene protection and searching procedures for impression evidence. Identifies and lists the basic equipment needed for footwear and tire impression recovery at a crime scene. Identifies applicable chemical formulas and instructs in the preparation of chemical reagents used to visualize impression evidence. Teaches the recovery of footwear and tire evidence through photography, lifting, and casting. Includes the methodology of footwear and tire identification by image comparison techniques.. Course fee of $128 for materials applies.. Lab access fee of $15 applies.
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  • FSCI 3540: Forensic Trace Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Teaches the basic chemical and physical properties for multiple types of trace evidence including fibers, hairs, and drugs. Provides instruction on the microscopic, spectroscopic, and chromatographic techniques used in trace analysis. Teaches forensic comparison analysis, technical report writing, and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative analytical data.. Lab access fee of $15 for computers applies.. Course lecture fee of $189 for materials applies.
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  • FSCI 3600: Forensic Anthropology I

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 1090, or ZOOL 2320 and ZOOL 2325, Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program, University Advanced Standing. Provides instruction on the study of human bones and their remains as physical evidence in criminal investigations. Teaches the importance of dentition in determining an age estimate of human remains. Identifies the differences among the sexes, whether the remains are human or nonhuman, and what is of forensic significance. Explains crime scene methodology and clinical applications in forensic anthropology. Teaches problem solving and analytical thinking in order to develop a biological profile based on population-specific data and standards. Investigates different pathological conditions and variables which must be taken into consideration when determining the cause of death.
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  • FSCI 3700: Fingerprint Processing

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Teaches professional conduct in fingerprint processing. Explains the differences in latent fingerprints as they relate to the physical condition in which they are found. Describes and utilizes the equipment needed for fingerprint development, lifting, and comparison.. Course lab fee of $200 for materials applies.. Lab access fee of $15 applies.
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  • FSCI 3720: Fingerprint Examination

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Presents the history of fingerprint examination. Teaches recent technical advances in fingerprint development and examination. Describes the theory and make-up of fingerprints, palm prints, and footprints. Explores charting and comparison techniques. Teaches criteria used to determine successful identification versus non-identification.. Lab access fee of $15 for computers applies.. Course lecture fee of $50 for materials applies.
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  • FSCI 3780: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Accepted into BS Forensic Science Program and University Advanced Standing. Teaches the basics of handling blood evidence typically encountered at a crime scene. Explains terminology and the techniques of documentation as it relates to the analysis of bloodstain patterns. Presents the physical properties of blood as they apply to forensic investigation. Identifies characteristic patterns and computer applications to interpret the impact patterns of spattered blood. Illustrates the concepts of motion, directionality, area of convergence, and the area of origin of impact bloodstain patterns. Teaches traditional and modern techniques in crime scene reconstruction for documenting and reconstructing the crime scene. Describes guidelines for presenting bloodstain evidence at trial.. Course lab fee of $115 for materials applies.. Lab access fee of $15 applies.
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