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FOR105: Forensic Science: Physical Evidence – 4 credits

Scientific analysis and examination of physical evidence for forensic purposes. Covers fingerprints, shoe prints, tool marks, glass, soil and mineral evidence, firearms identification, paint chips, and arson and explosive evidence. Includes the history of forensic science, functions of the crime lab and criminalist career specialties. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
24948
Paradise Valley
M 107 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M
6:00PM – 7:15PM
  • R. Hammons
Open
9 of 28 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24948 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 24949 held Mon from 7:30PM to 8:45PM at M 107 (R. Hammons)
17929
Scottsdale
Applied Science Bldg. AP 293
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
12:00PM – 1:20PM
  • J. Cooner
Open
3 of 26 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $60.00
  • Due to the violent nature of the field of Forensic Science, students should be aware that some topics discussed in the lecture and the lab may be considered sensitive.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 17929 must also enroll in one of the following labs:
    Class 17930 held Mon from 9:00AM to 11:40AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner)
    Class 17931 held Wed from 9:00AM to 11:40AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner) (CLOSED/FULL)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
20524
South Mountain
NCC 121 Science Lab
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
5:30PM – 6:45PM
  • M. Wood
Closed
No seats available
30291
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
8/24 – 10/12
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Closed
No seats available
30297
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/19 – 12/7
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
17 of 25 seats available
30345
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
8/24 – 10/12
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
8 of 25 seats available
18468
Scottsdale
Online Course
Hybrid In-Person
8/24 – 10/16
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Kurek
Open
9 of 15 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $60.00
  • Due to the violent nature of the field of Forensic Science, students should be aware that some topics discussed in the lecture and the lab may be considered sensitive.
    This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 18468 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 18469 held Wed from 6:00PM to 8:10PM at AP 273 (B. Kurek)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31511
Mesa: Dobson Campus
Online Course
Hybrid In-Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Jordan
Closed
No seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Hybrid class; lecture is online, lab is in person.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 31511 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 31512 held Thu from 7:10PM to 9:50PM at SC 23W, Lab fees $90 (J. Jordan) (CLOSED/FULL)
21785
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
9/8 – 12/11
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Stephenson
Open
3 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Fourteen (14) Weeks
    Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21785 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 21830 held Wed from 10:30AM to 1:30PM at E117 (R. Stephenson)
21880
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
9/14 – 12/11
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Laurel
Open
6 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Thirteen (13) Weeks
    Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21880 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 21881 held Thu from 5:45PM to 8:40PM at E117 (C. Laurel)
32290
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
9/14 – 12/11
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Little
Open
9 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Thirteen (13) Weeks
    Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 32290 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 32291 held Tue from 10:00AM to 12:30PM at E117 (B. Little)
21882
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
9/1 – 12/11
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Little
Open
3 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21882 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 21883 held Online (B. Little)
22144
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
9/1 – 12/11
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Little
Open
14 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 22144 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 22145 held Online (B. Little)

FOR106: Forensic Science: Biological Evidence – 4 credits

Scientific analysis and examination of biological evidence for forensic purposes. Covers blood, bloodstains, other biological fluids and stains, hair, DNA, toxicological evidence, controlled substances and alcohol. Includes the history of forensic science, functions of the crime lab, and criminalist career specialties. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
17932
Scottsdale
Applied Science Bldg. AP 293
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
12:00PM – 1:15PM
  • J. Cooner
Open
11 of 26 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $60.00
  • Due to the violent nature of the field of Forensic Science, students should be aware that some topics discussed in the lecture and the lab may be considered sensitive.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 17932 must also enroll in one of the following labs:
    Class 17933 held Tue from 9:00AM to 11:30AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner)
    Class 17934 held Thu from 9:00AM to 11:30AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
24885
Paradise Valley
M 107 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
8/27 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Th
6:00PM – 7:15PM
  • R. Hammons
Open
18 of 28 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24885 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 24886 held Thu from 7:30PM to 8:45PM at M 107 (R. Hammons)
30289
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
8/24 – 10/12
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
6 of 25 seats available
30294
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
10/19 – 12/7
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
23 of 25 seats available
22146
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
9/1 – 12/11
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Little
Open
11 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 22146 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 22147 held Online (B. Little)
21876
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
10/12 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
14 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Nine (9) Weeks
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21876 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 21877 held Online (Staff)
21786
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
9/1 – 12/11
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Vossbrink
Open
9 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks
    Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21786 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 21831 held Wed from 5:45PM to 8:40PM at E117 (R. Vossbrink)
21878
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
10/5 – 12/11
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Vossbrink
Open
3 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Ten (10) Weeks
    Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21878 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 21879 held Mon from 10:00AM to 12:30PM at E117 (R. Vossbrink)

FOR286: Principles of Forensic Science – 4 credits

This course examines the diverse disciplines and techniques used by forensic scientists in the major sections recognized by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), which include anthropology, criminalistics, digital and multimedia services, general, engineering and applied sciences, jurisprudence, odontology, pathology/biology, psychiatry, and behavioral science, questioned documents and toxicology. Students will participate in laboratory activities that demonstrate best practices and applications in these disciplines, including ethical practices and experiences in case reporting and providing expert testimony. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 and [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
31513
Mesa: Dobson Campus
Online Course
Hybrid In-Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Cicchetti
Open
14 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Hybrid class; lecture is online, lab is in person.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 31513 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 31514 held Wed from 7:10PM to 9:50PM at SC 23W, Lab fees $90 (M. Cicchetti)