Description
Book SynopsisALAN LANGFORD is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Criminology and Forensic Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JOHN DEAN is Professor of Analytical and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Graduate School at Northumbria University, UK; ROB REED is Professor of Biomedical Science and Director of Undergraduate Science Programs at CQUniversity, Australia; DAVID HOLMES is Director of Collaborative Programs in Applied Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JONATHAN WEYERS is Director of Quality Assurance at the University of Dundee, UK; and ALLAN JONES is Senior Lecturer and Chancellor's Award Fellow in Ecology, Environmental Science and Zoology at the University of Dundee, UK.
Table of Contents
- 1 Essentials of practical work
- 2 Health and safety
- 3 Making measurements and observations
- 4 SI units and their use
- 5 Scientific method and design of experiments
- 6 Working with liquids
- 7 Basic laboratory procedures
- 8 Principles of solution chemistry
- 9 pH and buffer solutions
- 10 Introduction to microscopy
- 11 Setting up and using microscopes
- 12 Sample preparation
- 13 DNA analysis – fundamental principles
- 14 Chromatography
- 15 Mass spectrometry
- 16 Basic spectroscopy
- 17 Atomic spectroscopy
- 18 X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
- 19 Infrared and Raman spectroscopy
- 20 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- 21 Immunoassay
- 22 Electrophoresis
- 23 Personnel and recording the scene
- 24 Collecting evidence – basic principles
- 25 Digital evidence
- 26 Investigating fingerprints
- 27 Footwear marks and impressions
- 28 Investigating other marks
- 29 Document analysis
- 30 Analysis of biological fluids
- 31 DNA analysis – forensic applications
- 32 Analysis of hair
- 33 Analysis of skeletal remains
- 34 Forensic odontology
- 35 Forensic entomology
- 36 Forensic botany
- 37 Alcohol analysis
- 38 Forensic toxicology
- 39 Bulk drug analysis
- 40 Analysis of paint
- 41 Analysis of glass
- 42 Analysis of fibres
- 43 Firearms and ballistic evidence
- 44 Analysis of fires and explosions
- 45 Finding and citing published information
- 46 Using online resources
- 47 Evaluating information
- 48 Word processors, databases and other packages
- 49 Using Spreadsheets
- 50 Fundamental principles of quantitative chemical analysis
- 51 Calibration and quantitative analysis
- 52 Using graphs
- 53 Presenting data in tables
- 54 Hints for solving numerical problems
- 55 Descriptive statistics
- 56 Choosing and using statistical tests
- 57 Chemometrics and advanced statistics
- 58 General aspects of scientific writing
- 59 Giving a spoken presentation
- 60 Writing a forensic statement and presenting evidence in court
- 61 Reporting practical and project work
- 62 Writing essays, literature surveys and reviews
- 63 Organising a poster display
- 64 The importance of transferable skills
- 65 Managing your time
- 66 Working with others
- 67 Taking notes from lectures and texts
- 68 Learning and revising effectively
- 69 Assessments and exams
- 70 Preparing your curriculum vitae
