FSCI 3716 - Forensic Science Evidence Analysis
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 43200,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Robert Wardle
Email: rewardle@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab (5th Ed.). | Saferstein, R. | 9780135333396 |
The text is not required, but can be considered a resource for supplementary information. All material necessary for successful completion the course will be provided through slide presentations, associated lectures, videos, and other assignments made available by the instructor through the Blackboard platform.
Recommended Text: Saferstein, R. (2026). Forensic Science: From the Crime Scene to the Crime Lab (5th Ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc. (Earlier edition available on closed reserve at Maag Library) You may use a closed reserve text for free within the confines of the Maag Library for three hours per session. Simply request the text at the Maag Circulation Desk.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10/5 | Drugs and Drug Anal | Exam 1 available |
| Mon | 10/26 | Forensic Toxicology | Exam 2 available |
| Mon | 11/2 | Article Critique due | |
| Mon | 11/30 | DNA Anal | Exam 3 available |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.