Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook, Fourth Edition
4th Edition
Will be published approx. on 15. August 2027
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-4665-1450-8 (ISBN)
Description
The definitive hands-on guide to forensic science techniques and principles, the Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook, Fourth Edition provides students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the field of forensic science. Through 47 carefully structured experiments, students will gain hands-on experience with the fundamental techniques used by forensic scientists in real-world investigations.
Designed for cooperative learning environments, this manual guides students through:
Core forensic principles including Locard's Exchange Principle and the Principle of Individualization
Essential laboratory techniques-from fingerprint analysis and crime scene documentation to ballistics and DNA testing
Critical thinking skills through scientific reasoning, deduction, and problem-solving exercises
Professional procedures for evidence collection, preservation, and analysis
Each experiment features clear learning objectives, detailed background information, step-by-step instructions, and thought-provoking questions that reinforce understanding. Whether examining trace evidence, analyzing bloodstain patterns, or conducting forensic anthropology assessments, students will develop the practical skills needed for success in this dynamic field.
Written by three renowned forensic experts and educators, this Fourth Edition presents valuable instruction and practice in forensic science, preparing the next generation of scientists for the current challenges in evidence analysis and modern criminal investigation.
Designed for cooperative learning environments, this manual guides students through:
Core forensic principles including Locard's Exchange Principle and the Principle of Individualization
Essential laboratory techniques-from fingerprint analysis and crime scene documentation to ballistics and DNA testing
Critical thinking skills through scientific reasoning, deduction, and problem-solving exercises
Professional procedures for evidence collection, preservation, and analysis
Each experiment features clear learning objectives, detailed background information, step-by-step instructions, and thought-provoking questions that reinforce understanding. Whether examining trace evidence, analyzing bloodstain patterns, or conducting forensic anthropology assessments, students will develop the practical skills needed for success in this dynamic field.
Written by three renowned forensic experts and educators, this Fourth Edition presents valuable instruction and practice in forensic science, preparing the next generation of scientists for the current challenges in evidence analysis and modern criminal investigation.
More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
100 b/w images
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4665-1450-8 (9781466514508)
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Thomas Kubic | Nicholas Petraco
Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook
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07/2018
3rd Edition
CRC Press
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Persons
Nicholas Petraco is an Adjunct Full Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY).
Thomas Kubic is currently a professor of forensic chemical instrumentation, scientific and expert testimony, electron microscopy, and advanced trace evidence analysis at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY), and director of TAKA Instructional Agency, a New York State not-for-profit educational institution concentrating on training in microscopy.
Brooke W. Kammrath is a Professor of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven and Co-Executive Director of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science.
Thomas Kubic is currently a professor of forensic chemical instrumentation, scientific and expert testimony, electron microscopy, and advanced trace evidence analysis at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY), and director of TAKA Instructional Agency, a New York State not-for-profit educational institution concentrating on training in microscopy.
Brooke W. Kammrath is a Professor of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven and Co-Executive Director of the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science.
Content
Part 1 - General Concepts in Forensic Science Experiment 1: Introduction to Scientific Measurement and Experimental Error - Determining the Density of Glass Experiment 2: Understanding Elements of Identification and Individualization Experiment 3: Use of the Compound Microscope Experiment 4: Stereomicroscopes, Firing Pin Impressions (Tool Marks), and Micrometry Experiment 5: Physical Fit Analysis Experiment 6: Microscopic Examination of Cosmetic Evidence Experiment 7: Acquiring and Classifying Inked and Latent Fingerprints Experiment 8: Identification and Matching of Fingerprints Experiment 9: Cyanoacrylate "Super Glue" Fuming Technique to Develop Latent Fingerprints Experiment 10: Crime Scene Investigation: Safeguarding, Searching, Recognition, Documentation, Collection, Packaging, and Preservation of Physical Evidence Found at the Crime Scene Experiment 11: Crime Scene Drawing with Microsoft Word (R) Experiment 12: Introduction to Digital Photography Experiment 13: Basic Crime Scene Digital Photography Experiment 14: Digital Photography Image Processing Part 2 - Physical Evidence and Pattern Matching Experiment 15: Trace Evidence Collection and Sorting Experiment 16: Sample Preparation for Microscopic Examination Experiment 17: Examination of Human Hair Experiment 18: Examination of Mammalian Hair Experiment 19: Measurement with the Microscope Experiment 20: Examination of Trace Quantities of Synthetic Fibers Experiment 21: Forensic Soil Examination and Comparison Experiment 22: Collection of Footwear Evidence Experiment 23: Non-Traditional Ways to Document/Cast Footwear Experiment 24: Identification and Comparison of Footwear Impressions Experiment 25: Tool Mark Examination and Casting Experiment 26: Glass Fractures and Direction of Force Experiment 27: Shooting Scene 1: Muzzle-to-Target Distance Experiment 28: Shooting scene 2: Shotgun Pellet Patterns Experiment 29: Basic Ballistics Experiment 30: Basic Ballistics 2 Experiment 31: Bloodstain Geometry 1 Experiment 32: Bloodstain Geometry 2 Experiment 33: Forgery Detection Part 3 - Topics in Forensic Biology Experiment 34: Forensic Entomology Experiment 35: Forensic DNA Analysis: Understanding the Human Genome and STR Genotyping for Casework Applications Experiment 36: Characterization and Identification of Body Fluids: Forensic Biology Part I: ABO/Rh Blood Typing Experiment 37: Characterization and Identification of Body Fluids: Forensic Biology Part II: Presumptive Testing for Blood Experiment 38: Characterization and Identification of Body Fluids: Forensic Biology Part III: Detection of Saliva Experiment 39: Forensic Archeology Experiment 40: Forensic Anthropology 1: Basic Human Osteology Experiment 41: Forensic Anthropology 2: Examination of Grave Site Bones Part 4 - Forensic Chemistry Experiment 42: Presumptive Test for Drugs Experiment 43: Chromatography 1: Separation of Dyes in Ballpoint Inks by Thin-Layer Chromatography Experiment 44: Chromatography 2: Identification of a Single-Component Solvent by Gas Chromatography Experiment 45: Spectroscopy 1: Methods for the Identification of Materials Based on Their Absorption of Light of Various Wavelengths and Identification of Polymer Films by FTIR Experiment 46: Spectroscopy 2: Use of Visible Spectroscopy in Color Determination Experiment 47: Quantitative Ethyl Alcohol Determination by Gas Chromatography Appendix 1: Reference Data for Polymer Films