FS 163: Fingerprint Science
San Jose State University
History and use of fingerprints in criminal identification. Topics include the scientific basis for fingerprint identification, anatomy of friction ridge skin, pattern classification, minutiae marking, the Henry System, AFIS and CAL-ID, court presentation of fingerprint evidence, and causes and sources of error. Lecture 2 hours/lab 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): Upper-Division Standing; and, FS 11 (Forensic Science majors/minors) or JS 10 (Justice Studies majors/minors). Note(s): The course is recommended for anyone who plans to pursue a career in investigations or latent fingerprint identification.
Average GPA: 3.12
Grade distribution records: 165 students across 8 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 6 | 3.6% |
| A | 32 | 19.4% |
| A- | 31 | 18.8% |
| B+ | 14 | 8.5% |
| B | 43 | 26.1% |
| B- | 10 | 6.1% |
| C+ | 3 | 1.8% |
| C | 16 | 9.7% |
| C- | 1 | 0.6% |
| D+ | 2 | 1.2% |
| D | 3 | 1.8% |
| F | 4 | 2.4% |
Based on 165 student grade records across 8 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Mary E Juno 116 students, Average GPA 3.32
- Anthony Delmonico 49 students, Average GPA 2.65