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Introduction To Forensic Chemistry

Forensic chemistry is the application of chemical principles to solve legal problems. It uses science and technology to establish facts in criminal or civil court cases. Forensic chemistry involves the chemical analysis of materials and embraces many areas like toxicology, drug analysis, arson investigation, questioned documents, and more. The goal is to apply chemistry to investigate and solve issues that arise in legal proceedings.

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Introduction To Forensic Chemistry

Forensic chemistry is the application of chemical principles to solve legal problems. It uses science and technology to establish facts in criminal or civil court cases. Forensic chemistry involves the chemical analysis of materials and embraces many areas like toxicology, drug analysis, arson investigation, questioned documents, and more. The goal is to apply chemistry to investigate and solve issues that arise in legal proceedings.

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TITLE INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC CHEMISTRY

INTRODUCTION Forensic Chemistry is defined as the branch of chemistry that


deals with the application of chemical principles in the solution
of problems that arise in connection with the administration of
justice. This field of study applies science and technology to
investigate and establish facts in criminal or civil courts of law.
The word “forensic” is derived from the Latin word “forensic”
which means “of the forum” or speaking the truth in public. It
embraces a large and diversified field. It includes not only the
chemical side of criminal investigation with which is generally
associated with the public mind but also the analysis of any
material the quality of which may give rise to legal proceedings.
It involved often branches of forensic sciences notably legal
medicine, ballistics, question documents, dactyloscopy and
photography.
LEARNING  Define “forensic chemistry” and its role in forensic
OBJECTIVES investigation
 Identify the characteristics and main functions of forensic
chemists
 Discuss the four stages in the practice of forensic chemistry
major classification or kinds
 Explain the evidences
 Enumerate and discuss the golden rules ub the practice of
forensic chemistry
LEARNING OUTCOMES

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