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Forensic Studies: CSI for the Nonscientist<br>From Crime Scene to Crime LabFORENSIC STUDIES: CSI FOR THE NONSCIENTIST
FROM CRIME SCENE TO CRIME LAB

©2009 Softcover 351 pp. (8 1/2" x 11")
ISBN: 978-1-933778-09-9
List $70.00
Item Number: LTC 28

Description
Forensic Studies introduces the student to the fascinating field of crime scene investigations, or CSI. The text begins with crime scene search, investigation, and documentation. Then following a typical investigative path, chapters examine fingerprints and other evidence, including: trace, biological, DNA, impressions, and firearms. Additional chapters include questioned documents, computer crimes, and drugs. There is an extensive chapter on forensic toxicology, entomology, botany, anthropology, and odontology. The final chapters include arson investigations, the court system and testimony, death investigations, and career opportunities.

Contents
Chapter 1  Introduction to Forensics
Chapter 2  Crime Scene Investigation
Chapter 3  Sketches
Chapter 4  Fingerprints
Chapter 5  Trace Evidence
Chapter 6  Biological Evidence
Chapter 7  DNA Evidence
Chapter 8  Impression Evidence
Chapter 9  Firearm Evidence
Chapter 10  Questioned Documents and Computer Investigations
Chapter 11  Drugs
Chapter 12  Toxicology, Entomology, Botany, Anthropology, Odontology
Chapter 13  Arson Investigations
Chapter 14  Death Investigations
Chapter 15  Court System & Testimony
Chapter 16  Careers & Resources

Sample Chapter
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Author(s)
Ann Bucholtz,  MD: Dr. Ann Bucholtz is a graduate of the University of Indiana Medical School. She served as the Chief Medical Examiner for Nashville, Tennessee and Associate Medical Examiner for Cochise, Pima and Maricopa Counties, Arizona. Since leaving public service, Dr. Bucholtz has focused on teaching and consulting. She teaches biological evidence, anatomy, pathophysiology, and forensic medicine. Her consulting practice specializes in reviewing autopsy reports and case records.

Amy Davis,  MA: Amy holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminology. She is a consultant specializing in Critical Incident Management, and has co-authored the following books: Psychological Support in Disasters and Interview and Interrogation, with Eyewitness Testimony, Security Principles, Planning & Procedures and Critical Incidents in Hostage Negotiations.

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Supplemental Materials
Supplemental Material
  • PowerPoint presentations for each chapter
  • Test Bank with written examinations provided for every chapter
  • Lesson Plan development Guide for instructor use
Student Lab Activities Available
  • Forensic Photography Lab Activity
  • Documenting a Crime Scene Lab Activity
  • Dustless Fingerprints Lab Activity
  • Ward's Fingerprint Identification Using Magnetic Powder Lab Activity
  • Forensic Impressions Lab Activity
  • Hair and Fiber Analysis Lab Activity
  • Ward's Hair and Fiber Analysis Refill
  • Simulated Blood Typing "whodunit" Lab Activity
  • Blood Typing using Saliva Lab Activity
  • Human Fingerprinting by PCR Lab Activity
  • Introduction to Toxicology Lab Activity
  • Ward's Forensic Blood Comparison Microscope Slide Set
  • Ward's Forensic Analysis of Glass Lab Activity
  • Ward's Science Behind Ballistics and Firearms Lab Activity
  • Toolmark Identification Kit
  • Gunshot Residue Presumptive Test Kit
  • Simulate the Drug Tests Performed by Forensic Chemists and Medical Laboratories
  • Analysis of Minerals & Soils Lab Activity
  • Document Analysis Lab Activity
  • Ward's Luminol Detection of Simulated Blood
  • Ward's Sherlock Bones - Identification of Skeletal Remains

Classroom Equipment

  • Ward's Fingerprint Classification Chart
  • Drug Identification Chart
  • Digital Camera with 3X Zoom
  • Portable Fuming Chamber
  • Carrying Case for Portable Fuming Chamber
  • Digital Cordless LED Microscope (compounding)
  • Mini Longwave UV Lamp 4 W
  • PCR Process Poster
  • Ward's Blood Typing Poster

Safety Equipment

  • Precaution Compliance Kit
  • Economy Safety Spectacles
  • Dust Masks
  • Polyethylene Disposible Aprons
  • Powder-Free Purple Nitrile Disposable Gloves - small
  • Powder-Free Purple Nitrile Disposable Gloves - medium
  • Powder-Free Purple Nitrile Disposable Gloves - large

Optional Lab Activities

  • Ward's Crime Scene Photo Documentation Kit
  • Ward's Crime Scene Documentation Kit
  • Fingerprint Analysis Lab Activity
  • One Bite Out of Crime Lab Activity
  • Critter on Cadavers: A Forensic Entomology Lab Activity
  • Analysis of Drugs and Poisons Lab Activity
  • Ward's Trace Evidence Slide Set
  • Forensic Sciences: A Shred of Evidence (DVD)
  • Ward's Natural Fibers Reference Collection

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