Course: CH 114 Forensic Chemistry OER | LaneOnline

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    Welcome to CH 114 Introduction to Forensic Chemistry!

    CH 114 does not have a required textbook, only a lab packet available for purchase from the Titan Store. In place of a text,  online links will be posted for each listed topic.  Students are expected to read these required articles in preparation for class discussions and labs.

    Forensics is a constantly evolving field so new and relevant articles may be added to the reading list at any time. And, if you find an interesting, relevant article or news story, please share the link.

      

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    • The Oregon State Police Physical Evidence Manual details how specific types of evidence should be collected and stored for lab analysis. For each type of evidence, use the manual to answer the following questions:

      1)      How is the evidence collected?

      2)      From what locations is the evidence collected? 

    • Oregen State Police Physical Evidence Manual URL

      Updated 4/4/23: The Physical Evidence Manual is now called the Forensic Field Guide.

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    • The National Forensic Science Technology Center Forensic Science Simplified web page introduces how specific types of evidence are analyzed in the lab. This course will focus on the types of evidence discussed in class or lab, including glass, drugs, blood, DNA, and arson fuels.

      For each type of evidence, use the NFSTC website to answer the questions:

      1) Once submitted to the lab, how is the evidence analyzed?  Be specific.

      2) Is each test presumptive or confirmatory?

    • National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) URL
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    Activity on page 15 of packet.

    Labs on pages 33 and 35 of packet.

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    Includes drug analysis and toxicology.

    Labs on pages 41, 49, and 63 of packet.

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    Activity on pages 17 and 19 of packet.

    Labs on pages 45 and 53.

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    Activity on page 21 of packet.

    Lab on page 59 of packet.

    • Blood Typing URL

      The Biology Project, developed at The University of Arizona.

    • Blood Typing File

      Assignment to be completed using link posted above.

    • Analyzing Blood Evidence URL

      The NFSTC website focuses on analyzing bloodstain patterns, not on analyzing the evidence to determine if the sample is blood.  This link provides a summary, in addition to class discussions.

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    Activity on pages 25 and 27 of packet.

    Lab on page 69 of packet.

    • DNA URL
    • DNA Extraction URL
    • Gel electrophoresis URL

    • Case of Druid Dracula from National Center for Case Study in Teaching Science

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    Lab on page 55 of packet.

    • Arson Evidence Collection File

      Use OSP Evidence Collection Manual to complete.

    • Burning Down the House from National Center for Case Study in Teaching Science

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