AJS 170 - Forensic Science

1. Forensic science 
2. Physical evidence 
3. Physical properties: glass and soil 
4. Organic analysis 
5. Inorganic analysis 
6. The microscope 
7. Hairs, fibers, and paint 
8. Drugs 
9. Forensic toxicology 
10. Forensic aspects of arson and explosion investigations 
11. Forensic serology 
12. DNA 
13. Fingerprints 
14. Document and voice examination 
15. Forensic science and the Internet 

1. Define the elements and characteristics that make up forensic science. (1) 
2. Identify the components of physical evidence. (2) 
3. Identify the different aspects of a crime laboratory. (3-7) 
4. Illustrate the processes for handling drug cases. (8) 
5. Describe components of forensic toxicology. (9) 
6. Identify forensic aspects of arson and explosion investigations. (10) 
7. Identify and discuss the role of DNA in today's criminal evidence. (11,12) 
8. Apply principles and procedures of fingerprinting to the crime scene. (13) 
9. Discuss utilization of documents and voice examinations. (14) 
10. Identify the role of the Internet on forensic science. (15)