FS 57: Biological Criminalistics
San Jose State University
Working on a mock case, students gain experience in locating, identifying, and collecting biological traces such as blood, semen, and saliva. Students learn how to evaluate biological evidence within varied case contexts, culminating in interpretation of the biological test results to aid in addressing activity level propositions for the court. Students also learn the theory of bloodstain pattern analysis and apply this theory within the crime scene simulation suite. Lecture 2 hours/Activity 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): FS 11 AND any general biology course such as BIOL 30 or BIOL 31 or by instructor consent.
Average GPA: 3.50
Grade distribution records: 263 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 12 | 4.6% |
| A | 95 | 36.1% |
| A- | 50 | 19.0% |
| B+ | 33 | 12.5% |
| B | 44 | 16.7% |
| B- | 13 | 4.9% |
| C+ | 6 | 2.3% |
| C | 8 | 3.0% |
| D+ | 1 | 0.4% |
| F | 1 | 0.4% |
Based on 263 student grade records across 6 terms and 5 professors.
Instructors
- Mark Barash 120 students, Average GPA 3.34
- Isaac S Camarillo 48 students, Average GPA 3.85
- Kevin C Kellogg 48 students, Average GPA 3.49
- Jocelyn Rae Weart 24 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Jeremiah S Garrido 23 students, Average GPA 3.47