FS 162: Forensic Science Applications
San Jose State University
Scientific analysis and interpretation of physical evidence using identification and comparison techniques. Practical lab exercises in human identification, questioned documents, bite marks, trace evidence, presumptive testing, and glass analysis. Additional topics include court testimony, quality assurance, and ethics. Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): FS 11, FS Major/Minor, Upper Division Standing.
Average GPA: 3.16
Grade distribution records: 789 students across 17 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 21 | 2.7% |
| A | 150 | 19.0% |
| A- | 135 | 17.1% |
| B+ | 111 | 14.1% |
| B | 176 | 22.3% |
| B- | 80 | 10.1% |
| C+ | 24 | 3.0% |
| C | 47 | 6.0% |
| C- | 19 | 2.4% |
| D+ | 4 | 0.5% |
| D | 10 | 1.3% |
| D- | 2 | 0.3% |
| F | 10 | 1.3% |
Based on 789 student grade records across 17 terms and 6 professors.
Instructors
- Mary E Juno 318 students, Average GPA 3.11
- Eric W. h. Kwong 209 students, Average GPA 3.24
- Samantha Lange Peek 119 students, Average GPA 3.13
- Shawna N Bolton 76 students, Average GPA 2.93
- Sukhman P Kaur 45 students, Average GPA 3.60
- Mark Barash 22 students, Average GPA 3.10