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Introduction to Forensic Chemistry

Demonstrate awareness of the types of forensic evidence and how they can be used to lead to criminal convictions.

Describe how chemical analysis can be applied to forensic problems for a range of types of evidence.

Describe the application of modern instrumental methods to the resolution of chemistry problems of a forensic nature.

Appreciate the relevance of the different chemical methods to forensic problems, and understand (at an appropriate level) the molecular basis of forensic science.

Propose plausible investigation routes for the evaluation of a range of crime scene evidence covering a range of scenarios.

Research and assess examples of forensic evidence as obtained from specific crime scenes, and to communicate the results of a forensic investigation in a critical manner.

Chemistry-specific skills will focus on developing an appreciation of molecular structure (drugs, substances of abuse, biological molecules), and how this relates to methods for chemical analysis.

An appreciation of the social importance of forensic chemistry (and hence chemistry in general) will be developed through examination of case studies.

Analytical and numerical skills will be practised by application of quantitative analytical methods to toxicological problems.