- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This laboratory course introduces the chemistry and analytical requirements for the testing of illicit and controlled drugs. The student will learn the characterization of drugs in typical street form including cannabis, cocaine and crack, heroin, designer drugs and hallucinogens, as well as how they are analyzed, and the requirements for their certification to be used in a court of law. The student will learn how to use various chemical tests, isolation and purification techniques, as well as chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
Prerequisite(s)
- 3.0 credits of post-secondary chemistry.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify classes and chemical properties of street drugs.
- Identify classes and chemical properties of street drugs.
- Describe techniques used for identification of street drugs-naturally occurring, semi-synthetic, synthetic-including extraction, isolation and purification.
- Explain roles, responsibilities and safety procedures in the laboratory.
- Perform classic colour tests on various drug types.
- Describe GC & TLC chromatographic techniques and use of visualizing reagents.
- Describe features of infrared and mass spectrometry.
- Describe physical and chemical macro and micro characteristics of Cannabis Marihuana.
- Identify cocaine using colour tests and spectroscopic techniques.
- Test for the presence of amphetamines and heroin in powdered samples.
- Identify the characteristics of clandestine laboratories including reactions, drug types, locations, hazards and by-products.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Drug Analysis (FSCT 8250) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.