Step under the tape and learn how forensic scientists uncover the secrets

hidden in evidence!

INCLUDED WITH THE BOOK • Eleven forensic units, written by an

educator with seven years experience teaching forensic science

• Over four hundred photos and illustrations

• In-depth descriptions of commonly used lab techniques

• Detailed explanations of complex evidence analysis

• Current strategies used by practicing forensic scientist for locating and processing evidence

INCLUDED ON THE CD-ROM • Over a thousand photos &

illustrations

• Handouts

• Questionnaires

• Section reviews

• Lab procedures

• Project assignments

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An in-depth, illustrated look at common practices of

forensic scientist.

Over 400 digitally-enhanced

photos

Over a thousand photos and illustrations available on an accompanying CD-ROM

FORENSICS ILLUSTATED:

Step Under the Tape

UNIT 1-INTODUCTION • •

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History of Forensics Basic Services Provided by Crime Laboratories The Functions of the Forensic Scientist Provision of Expert Testimony Standard Procedure for a Crime Scene Collecting Evidence

UNIT 2-PHYSICAL EVIDENCE • • •

Types of Analysis Common Types of Evidence Concise descriptions of how and for what common types of evidence may be used

UNIT 3-GLASS & SOIL • • • • • •

Glass Fractures Stress Marks Successive Penetrations Characteristics of Soil Soil Comparisons Density Gradient Tubes

UNIT 4-FINGERPRINTS • • • •

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Fundamental Principals of Fingerprints Ridge Characteristics Loops, Whorls, and Arches AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identifications System) Crime Scene Prints Developing Latent Prints

UNIT 5-HAIR & FIBER • • • • • •

Morphology of Hair Cuticle Characteristics Medullary Characteristics Identification and Comparison of Hair Fiber Characteristics Types of Fibers

UNIT 6-FIREARMS • • • • • •

Terminology Revolvers Semiautomatic Pistols Other Firearms Rifling Caliber and Gauge

UNIT 7-AMMUNITION & BALLISTICS ANALYSIS • • • • • • •

Ammunition Bullet Design Bullet Analysis & Comparison Comparison Microscope Cartridge Cases Gun Powder Serial Number Restoration

UNIT 8-DRUGS & PARAPHERNALIA • • • • • • •

Dependence and Abuse Narcotic Drugs Hallucinogens Depressants Stimulants Drug Control Laws Drug Schedules

UNIT 9-CHEMICAL ANALYSIS • • • • • • • • •

Drug Identification Theory of Chromatography TLC (Thin Layer Chromatography) Color Test Microcrystalline Test Quantitative Analysis Instrumental Analysis Spectrophotometry Mass Spectroscopy

UNIT 10-BODIES & AUTOPSIES • • • • •

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When a Body is Located Possible Circumstances Power of the Coroner Identifying Dead Bodies Reconstructing the Unidentified (Medial Imposition) Autopsies

UNIT 11-DNA & TYPING • • •

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What is DNA? Base Pairs VNTRs (Variable Number Tandem Repeaters) Forensic DNA Testing Old and New Techniques Where to look for DNA CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) Matching and Reading DNA Results