This course introduces the principles, methods and instrumentation of chemistry behind the work of crime investigation and will be illustrated with case studies. It will explain how to obtain analytical results through sample preparation, instrumental analysis and data interpretation.
It covers topics commonly applicable to the everyday functions of a crime laboratory including Blood, Firearms, Polymer and Fibers, DNA, Fingerprinting, Drugs, etc. All students are expected to attend lectures and laboratory session per week. The laboratory section will provide an opportunity for students to practice forensic chemistry techniques. This course is open to students with minimal study in Science but who are interested in forensic science.