Synopses & Reviews
Criminalistics is the definitive source for forensic science because it makes the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear to the non-scientist. Written by a well-known authority, the text covers the comprehensive realm of forensics and its role in criminal investigations. Physical evidence collection and preservation techniques are examined in detail—including chapters on Computer Forensics and DNA. By referencing real cases throughout, Criminalistics, 10e captures the pulse and intensity of forensic science investigations and the attention of the busiest student. Some new, excited features for this edition include:
- New! Crime-Scene Reconstruction chapter
- New! Coverage of the latest DNA forensic technology
- New! MyCrimeKit—is an online supplement that offers book-specific content such as Learning Objectives; Chapter Summaries Flashcards Practice Tests,Video Clips, Web Extras, and Animations Activities!
Aims at making the subject of forensic science comprehensible to a wide variety of readers who are planning on being aligned with the forensic science profession.
Synopsis
This is a student supplement associated with:
Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 10/e
Richard Saferstein
ISBN-10: 0135045207
For courses in Intro to Forensic Science in CJ, Forensic Science, and Chemistry programs.
The # 1 selling Forensic Science title of ALL-TIME...Criminalistics is the definitive source for forensic science because it makes the technology of the modern crime laboratory clear to the non-scientist. Written by a well-known authority, the text covers the comprehensive realm of forensics and its role in criminal investigations. Physical evidence collection and preservation techniques are examined in detail–including chapters on Computer Forensics and DNA. This edition features a new chapter on crime-scene reconstruction, two lab manuals and an interactive website. By referencing real cases throughout, Criminalistics, 10e captures the pulse and intensity of forensic science investigations and the attention of the busiest student.
Table of Contents
Experiment 1 Practice in Making Laboratory Measurements 1
Experiment 2 Density of Glass by Flotation and Density Gradient Columns
Experiment 3 Practice in the Use of the Microscope
Experiment 4 Refractive Index (RI) of Glass Fragments
Experiment 5 Soil Analysis
Experiment 6 Powder Residues on Fabrics
Experiment 7 Blood Identification and Typing
Experiment 8 Typing of Dried Bloodstains (Advanced)
Experiment 9 Fingerprinting
Experiment 10 Fingerprinting (Advanced)
Experiment 11 Comparison of Tool Marks and Casting
Experiment 12 Reproducing Bite Marks
Experiment 13 Restoring Serial Numbers on Metals
Experiment 14 Restoring Bloody Shoe Prints
Experiment 15 Examination of Hair and Textile Fibers by Microscopy
Experiment 16 Identification of Textile Fibers (Advanced)
Experiment 17 A Qualitative Test for Marijuana
Experiment 18 Drug Analysis–Microchemical Spot Tests for General Classes
Experiment 19 Drug Analysis - Microcrystalline Tests
Experiment 20 Identification of Drugs and Poisons by Infrared Spectroscopy
Experiment 21 Salicylates in Blood by Visible Spectroscopy
Experiment 22 Salicylates in Blood by Fluorometry (Advanced)
Experiment 23 Quinine in Urine by Fluorometry (Advanced)
Experiment 24 Breath Alcohol by the Intoxilyzer
Experiment 25 Analysis of Blood Alcohol by Gas Chromatography Using a Thermal Conductivity Detector
Experiment 26 Analysis of Blood Alcohol by Gas-Liquid Chromatography Using a Flame Ionization Detector (Advanced)
Experiment 27 Analysis of Ink by Paper Chromatography
Experiment 28 Separation of Ink Dyes Using Thin Layer Chromatography
Experiment 29 Seminal Stains by Human Prostatic Acid Phosphatase
Experiment 30 Arson Detection–The Recovery of Flammable Liquids
Experiment 31 Spot Tests for Explosives and Explosive Residues
Experiment 32 Metal Residues on Hands from Guns, Knives, and Other Metal Weapons
Experiment 33 The Emission Spectrum of Elements
Experiment 34 Heavy Metal Poisons by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (Advanced)
Experiment 35 Determination of Blood Spatter Angles of Impact
Experiment 36 Determining the Origin of Blood Spatters
Experiment 37 Electrophoretic Analysis of Blood for Human Origin (Advanced)
Experiment 38 Nuclear DNA Extraction
Experiment 39 DNA Fingerprinting I EDVO-Kit #109
Experiment 40 PCR Amplification of DNA for Fingerprinting EDVO-Kit #130
Experiment 41 The Comparison Microscope
Experiment 42 Burglaries and Murders–The Final Exam
Appendix 1 Glossary
Appendix 2 The Metric System