The Basics Of Investigating Forensic Science: A Laboratory Manual
by Kathy Mirakovits /
2017 / English / PDF
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Once confined to four-year colleges and graduate schools, forensic
science classes can now be found in local high schools as well as
in two-year community colleges. The Basics of Investigating
Forensic Science: A Laboratory Manual is designed for the beginning
forensic science student and for instructors who wish to provide a
solid foundation in basic forensic science topics and laboratory
techniques. Divided into five distinct sections, the book covers a
broad range of subjects, including fingerprinting, shoeprint
analysis, firearms, pathology, anthropology, forensic biology,
drugs, trace evidence, and more. The book includes extensive notes
for instructors to assist in pre-laboratory preparation. Highly
illustrated with extensive diagrams and photos, this comprehensive
laboratory workbook contains enough pedagogic content to enable it
to be used alongside and forensic text or even as a stand-alone
text. The laboratory exercises include pre- and post-laboratory
questions, illustrating basic crime scene scenarios and clearly
stating the objectives of each exercise. Many of the exercises also
have additional advanced lab exercises and options for educators
with access to more specialized equipment. The Basics of
Investigating Forensic Science lends itself to a wide range of
academic levels and environments. It is a welcome primer to
instructors wanting to conduct experiments, each using essential
laboratory techniques, and to address core forensic science
concepts.
Once confined to four-year colleges and graduate schools, forensic
science classes can now be found in local high schools as well as
in two-year community colleges. The Basics of Investigating
Forensic Science: A Laboratory Manual is designed for the beginning
forensic science student and for instructors who wish to provide a
solid foundation in basic forensic science topics and laboratory
techniques. Divided into five distinct sections, the book covers a
broad range of subjects, including fingerprinting, shoeprint
analysis, firearms, pathology, anthropology, forensic biology,
drugs, trace evidence, and more. The book includes extensive notes
for instructors to assist in pre-laboratory preparation. Highly
illustrated with extensive diagrams and photos, this comprehensive
laboratory workbook contains enough pedagogic content to enable it
to be used alongside and forensic text or even as a stand-alone
text. The laboratory exercises include pre- and post-laboratory
questions, illustrating basic crime scene scenarios and clearly
stating the objectives of each exercise. Many of the exercises also
have additional advanced lab exercises and options for educators
with access to more specialized equipment. The Basics of
Investigating Forensic Science lends itself to a wide range of
academic levels and environments. It is a welcome primer to
instructors wanting to conduct experiments, each using essential
laboratory techniques, and to address core forensic science
concepts.