Practical Skills in Forensic Science

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ALAN LANGFORD is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Criminology and Forensic Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JOHN DEAN is Professor of Analytical and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Graduate School at Northumbria University, UK; ROB REED is Professor of Biomedical Science and Director of Undergraduate Science Programs at CQUniversity, Australia; DAVID HOLMES is Director of Collaborative Programs in Applied Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JONATHAN WEYERS is Director of Quality Assurance at the University of Dundee, UK; and ALLAN JONES is Senior Lecturer and Chancellor's Award Fellow in Ecology, Environmental Science and Zoology at the University of Dundee, UK.

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If you are studying forensic science, or a related course such as forensic chemistry or biology, then this book will be an indispensable companion throughout your entire degree programme. This 'one-stop' text will guide you through the wide range of practical, analytical and data handling skills that you will need during your studies. It will also give you a solid grounding in the wider transferable skills such as teamwork and study skills.

This third edition of Practical Skills in Forensic Science builds upon the excellent foundation of its predecessors and provides an easy-to-read guide to help you develop the skills you need to succeed. It retains the key features of earlier editions, with a layout that explains the essential elements of practical techniques and procedures in a step-by-step manner to help you understand their application in the context of forensic science.

Features include:

· Coverage of a wide range of practical aspects from fingerprint recovery, trace evidence examination, bodily fluid examination and DNA analysis, as well as broader skills such as tackling numerical problems and passing exams.

· Case examples, guidelines for documentation and reporting results, plus advice on the legal aspects of forensic science provide you with an understanding of the professional role of a forensic scientist.

· New material on personal development planning, learning styles, e-learning and avoiding plagiarism.

· Updated sections on software for graphical and statistical analysis.

· Worked examples and 'How To' boxes provide practical guidance and support.

· Key points highlight critical features of methodology.

· Use of margin tips, definitions and illustrations throughout.

· Additional sources of further study identified for every chapter.

· Safety notes highlight specific hazards and appropriate practical steps to minimise risk.

· Study exercises (and answers) in each chapter help to reinforce learning.

ALAN LANGFORD is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Criminology and Forensic Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JOHN DEAN is Professor of Analytical and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Graduate School at Northumbria University, UK; ROB REED is Professor of Biomedical Science and Director of Undergraduate Science Programs at CQUniversity, Australia; DAVID HOLMES is Director of Collaborative Programs in Applied Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JONATHAN WEYERS is Director of Quality Assurance at the University of Dundee, UK; and ALLAN JONES is Senior Lecturer and Chancellor's Award Fellow in Ecology, Environmental Science and Zoology at the University of Dundee, UK.

Contenu

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 45 Finding and citing published information
• 46 Using online resources
• 47 Evaluating information
• 48 Word processors, databases and other packages
• 49 Using Spreadsheets
• 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
• 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
• 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