Mar 14, 2025

2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

2017-2018 Undergraduate Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

PHY 4120U – Forensic Physics Applications

This course introduces the student to forensic applications of physics, via the study of selected topics including ballistics, bloodstain analysis and motor vehicle collision reconstruction. Students will study the physics behind methods used to model crime events and will analyze evidence associated with these events using analytical instrumentation.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: Practical projects (group or individual) will be assigned as laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1010U or PHY 1030U, PHY 1020U or PHY 1040U, and registration in third or fourth year of a Physics program or the Forensic Science program.