Practical skills in forensic science

Front Cover
Tilte Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of boxes
Preface
Guide tour
For the student
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Fundamental approaches to science
	1 Essentials of practical work
	2 Health and safety
	3 Making measurements and observations
	4 SI units and their use
	5 Scientific method and design of experiments
Fundamental laboratory techniques
	6 Working with liquids
	7 Basic laboratory procedures
	8 Principles of solution chemistry
	9 pH and buffer solutions
	10 Introduction to microscopy
	11 Setting up and using microscopes
	12 Sample preparation
	13 DNA analysis – fundamental principles
Fundamental instrumental techniques
	14 Chromatography
	15 Mass spectrometry
	16 Basic spectroscopy
	17 Atomic spectroscopy
	18 X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
	19 Infrared and Raman spectroscopy
	20 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
	21 Immunoassay
	22 Electrophoresis
The investigative approach to crime scene investigation
	23 Personnel and recording the scene
	24 Collecting evidence – basic principles
	25 Digital evidence
	26 Investigating fingerprints
	27 Footwear marks and impressions
	28 Investigating other marks
	29 Document analysis
Forensic biology
	30 Analysis of biological fluids
	31 DNA analysis – forensic applications
	32 Analysis of hair
	33 Analysis of skeletal remains
	34 Forensic odontology
	35 Forensic entomology
	36 Forensic botany
Forensic chemistry
	37 Alcohol analysis
	38 Forensic toxicology
	39 Bulk drug analysis
	40 Analysis of paint
	41 Analysis of glass
	42 Analysis of fibres
	43 Firearms and ballistic evidence
	44 Analysis of fires and explosions
Information technology and library resources
	45 Finding and citing published information
	46 Using online resources
	47 Evaluating information
	48 Word processors, databases and other packages
	49 Using spreadsheets
Analysis and presentation of data
	50 Fundamental principles of quantitative chemical analysis
	51 Calibration and quantitative analysis
	52 Using graphs
	53 Presenting data in tables
	54 Hints for solving numerical problems
	55 Descriptive statistics
	56 Choosing and using statistical tests
	57 Chemometrics and advanced statistics
Communicating information
	58 General aspects of scientific writing
	59 Giving a spoken presentation
	60 Writing a forensic statement and presenting evidence in court
	61 Reporting practical and project work
	62 Writing essays, literature surveys and reviews
	63 Organising a poster display
Study and examination skills
	64 The importance of transferable skills
	65 Managing your time
	66 Working with others
	67 Taking notes from lectures and texts
	68 Learning and revising effectively
	69 Assessments and exams
	70 Preparing your curriculum vitae
Answers to study exercises
Index
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