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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: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
16852
Paradise Valley
M 107 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M
6:00PM – 7:15PM
- M. Holbrook
Open
13 of 32 seats available
-
Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
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Notes
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 16852 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 16853 held Mon from 7:30PM to 8:45PM at M 107 (M. Holbrook)
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Book Information
22877
Scottsdale
Applied Science Bldg. AP 293
In Person
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
12:00PM – 1:15PM
- J. Cooner
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include FOR Course Fee: $60.00
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Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 22877 must also enroll in one of the following labs:
Class 22878 held Tue from 9:00AM to 11:30AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner) (CLOSED/FULL)
Class 22879 held Thu from 9:00AM to 11:30AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner) (CLOSED/FULL)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21740
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- H. Pomeranz
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) Week Class
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21740 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 21741 held Online (H. Pomeranz) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
21748
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Champion
Open
14 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) Week Class
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21748 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 21749 held Online (J. Champion)
-
Book Information
21823
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- K. Pomeranz
Closed
No seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) Week Class
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21823 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 21824 held Online (K. Pomeranz) (CLOSED/FULL)
-
Book Information
21829
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- J. Gabaldon
Open
22 of 25 seats available
-
Notes
Eight (8) Week Class
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21829 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 21830 held Online (J. Gabaldon)
-
Textbook info pending
22442
Scottsdale
Online Course
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- B. Kurek
Open
4 of 16 seats available
-
Costs include FOR Course Fee: $60.00
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Notes
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 22442 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 22443 held Thu from 5:30PM to 8:00PM at AP 273 (B. Kurek)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14733
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
2/9 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Closed
No seats available
-
Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
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Notes
Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Thirteen (13) Weeks
Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14733 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14734 held Wed from 10:00AM to 12:30PM at E117 (Staff) (CLOSED/FULL)
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Book Information
14735
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/9 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- B. Little
Open
1 of 20 seats available
-
Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
-
Notes
Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Thirteen (13) Weeks
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14735 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14736 held Online (B. Little)
-
Book Information
15033
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/9 – 5/10
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- B. Little
Open
8 of 20 seats available
-
Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
-
Notes
Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15033 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15034 held Online (B. Little)
-
Book Information
15057
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- R. Stephenson
Open
6 of 20 seats available
-
Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
-
Notes
Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eleven (11) Weeks
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15057 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 15058 held Online (R. Stephenson)
-
Book Information
31529
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- Staff
Open
27 of 27 seats available
-
Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
-
Notes
Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Eleven (11) Weeks
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 31529 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 31530 held Online (Staff)
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Book Information
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: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16852
|
Paradise Valley
M 107 - Classroom |
Hybrid In-Person
|
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
M
|
6:00PM – 7:15PM
|
|
Open
13 of 32 seats available |
|
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|
22877
|
Scottsdale
Applied Science Bldg. AP 293 |
In Person
|
1/20 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
12:00PM – 1:15PM
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
|||||||
|
21740
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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|
21748
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
14 of 25 seats available |
|
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|
21823
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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|
21829
|
Rio Salado
Online Class |
Online
: You can start on any Monday between dates:
|
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
22 of 25 seats available |
|
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|
22442
|
Scottsdale
Online Course |
Hybrid In-Person
|
1/20 – 3/13
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
4 of 16 seats available |
|
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|
14733
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Hybrid In-Person
|
2/9 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Closed
No seats available |
|
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|
14735
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
2/9 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
1 of 20 seats available |
|
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|
15033
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
2/9 – 5/10
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
8 of 20 seats available |
|
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15057
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
2/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
6 of 20 seats available |
|
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31529
|
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
|
2/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
|
Open
27 of 27 seats available |
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