FSCI 4853 - Forensic Firearms Examination
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43215,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Regan Wetzel
Email: rcwetzel@ysu.edu
Course Description
4853. Forensic Firearms Examination. This course features discussion on the forensic science involved in firearms examination, to include gun manufacturing, the physics of ballistics, gunpowder and gun primer residue analysis, serial number restoration, and shooting reconstruction. Legislation concerning handguns and other weapons in the US will also be covered. Prereq.: FSCI 3714 or concurrent or permission from Instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
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| No readings |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Students will meet to discuss class | |
| Thu | 12/10 | Final exam |
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.