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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
14778
Scottsdale
Applied Science Bldg. AP 293
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
12:00 – 1:15 PM
  • J. Cooner
Open
17 of 26 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $60.00
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Class 14778 costs include FOR Course Fee: $60
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14778 must also enroll in one of the following labs:
    Class 14779 held Tue from 9:00AM to 11:30AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner)
    Class 14780 held Thu from 9:00AM to 11:30AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16359
Paradise Valley
M 107 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Wed
6:00 – 7:15 PM
  • R. Hammons
Open
23 of 32 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.
    Class 16359 costs include FOR Course Fee: $90
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16359 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 16360 held Wed from 7:30PM to 8:45PM at M 107 (R. Hammons)
13596
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/8 – 5/9
Spring 2027
N/A
  • B. Little
Open
11 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
    Class 13596 costs include FOR Course Fee: $80
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13596 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 13597 held Online (B. Little)
  • Textbook info pending
13616
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/22 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • B. Little
Open
17 of 20 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $80.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Eleven (11) Weeks
    Class 13616 costs include FOR Course Fee: $80
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13616 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 13617 held Online (B. Little)
  • Textbook info pending
30435
Mesa: Dobson Campus
Online Course
Hybrid In-Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • M. Cicchetti
Closed
No seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Hybrid class; lecture is online, lab is in person.
    Class 30435 costs include FOR Course Fee: $90
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 30435 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 30436 held Wed from 7:10PM to 9:50PM at SC 23W (M. Cicchetti) (CLOSED/FULL)
13358
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
2/8 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • R. Stephenson
Open
7 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.
    Class 13358 costs include FOR Course Fee: $80
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13358 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 13359 held Wed from 10:00AM to 12:30PM at E117 (R. Stephenson)
  • Textbook info pending
13360
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
2/8 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • B. Little
Open
11 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.
    Class 13360 costs include FOR Course Fee: $80
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13360 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 13361 held Tue from 10:30AM to 12:45PM at E117 (B. Little)
  • Textbook info pending
24687
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/11 – 3/1
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
8 of 25 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24687 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 24688 held Online (Staff)
  • Textbook info pending
24694
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/8 – 4/26
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
20 of 25 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24694 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 24695 held Online (Staff)
  • Textbook info pending
14417
Scottsdale
Online Course
Hybrid In-Person
1/19 – 3/12
Spring 2027
N/A
  • B. Kurek
Open
14 of 16 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $60.00
  • 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.
    Class 14417 costs include FOR Course Fee: $60
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14417 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 14418 held Thu from 6:00PM to 8:10PM at AP 273 (B. Kurek)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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
14781
Scottsdale
Applied Science Bldg. AP 293
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
12:00 – 1:15 PM
  • J. Cooner
Open
18 of 26 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $60.00
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Class 14781 costs include FOR Course Fee: $60
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14781 must also enroll in one of the following labs:
    Class 14782 held Mon from 9:00AM to 11:50AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner)
    Class 14783 held Wed from 9:00AM to 11:30AM at AP 273 (J. Cooner)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
28520
South Mountain
NCC 121 Science Lab
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
5:30 – 6:45 PM
  • M. Wood
Open
4 of 24 seats available
16116
Paradise Valley
M 107 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
1/21 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Thu
6:00 – 7:15 PM
  • R. Hammons
Open
27 of 32 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.
    Class 16116 costs include FOR Course Fee: $90
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16116 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 16117 held Thu from 7:30PM to 8:45PM at M 107 (R. Hammons)
24685
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/11 – 3/1
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
15 of 25 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24685 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 24686 held Online (Staff)
  • Textbook info pending
13362
Phoenix
HYBRID CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
2/8 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • R. Vossbrink
Open
9 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Thirteen (13) Weeks
    Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
    Class 13362 costs include FOR Course Fee: $90
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13362 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 13363 held Mon from 10:00AM to 12:40PM at E117 (R. Vossbrink)
  • Textbook info pending
13364
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
2/8 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • R. Vossbrink
Open
14 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Thirteen (13) Weeks
    Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
    Class 13364 costs include FOR Course Fee: $90
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13364 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 13365 held Wed from 5:30PM to 8:15PM at E117 (R. Vossbrink)
  • Textbook info pending
13618
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Hybrid In-Person
2/8 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • C. Laurel
Open
13 of 14 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Thirteen (13) Weeks
    Hybrid class incorporating both online and classroom activities.
    Class 13618 costs include FOR Course Fee: $90
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13618 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 13619 held Thu from 5:45PM to 8:40PM at E117 (C. Laurel)
  • Textbook info pending
13527
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/8 – 5/9
Spring 2027
N/A
  • R. Stephenson
Open
17 of 27 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Twelve (12) Weeks
    Class 13527 costs include FOR Course Fee: $90
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13527 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 13528 held Online (R. Stephenson)
  • Textbook info pending
12468
Mesa: Dobson Campus
Online Course
Hybrid In-Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Jordan
Open
13 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include FOR Course Fee: $90.00
  • Hybrid class; lecture is online, lab is in person.
    Class 12468 costs include FOR Course Fee: $90
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 12468 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 12469 held Tue from 7:10PM to 9:50PM at SC 23W (J. Jordan)
24692
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/8 – 4/26
Spring 2027
N/A
  • Staff
Open
22 of 25 seats available
  • Eight (8) Week Class
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 24692 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 24693 held Online (Staff)
  • Textbook info pending