Basics of Investigating Forensic Science

The Basics Of Investigating Forensic Science: A Laboratory Manual, Second Edition Presents Foundational Concepts In Forensic Science Through HandsOn Laboratory Techniques And Engaging Exercises. The Text Offers Numerous Lab Projects On A Range Of Subjects Including Fingerprinting, Shoeprint Analysis, Firearms, Pathology, Anthropology, Forensic Biology And Dna, Drugs, Trace Evidence Analysis, And More.This Second Edition Is Fully Updated To Include Extensive FullColor Photos And Diagrams To Reflect Current BestPractices Focussing On Laboratory Procedure, Techniques, And Interpretation Of Results. Each Laboratory Illustrates Processes And Concepts, And How The Equipment Should Be Set Up For A Given Exercise. Many Of The Exercises Can Be Done With Minimal Laboratory Equipment And Material While Certain Exercises Also Have Additional Options And Advanced Lab ExercisesFor Those Education Institutions With Access To More Specialized Or Advance Laboratory Equipment. While The Sequencing Of Laboratory Exercises In The Book Is Designed To Follow The Basics Textbook, The Lab Exercises Are Intentionally Modular Can Be Performed In Any Sequence Desired By An Instructor.The Basics Of Investigating Forensic Science, Second Edition Is An Excellent Resource For Introduction To Forensic Sciences Courses, Including The Companion Textbook It Was Designed To Accompany, Forensic Science: The Basics, Fourth Edition(Isbn: 9780367251499). The Book Can Be Used Alongside Any Textbook, And Even Serve As A StandAlone Text For Two And FourYear College Programs, As Well As Course At The High School Level.