This unit is delivered by competent forensic professionals. The lecture topics covered include (1) an introduction to chemical analysis—basic principles of analytical chemistry and terminology; (2) sampling and sample preparation—principles of sampling schemes, how to decide on sampling methods, numbers etc.; (3) instrumentation—types of instruments used, how they work and what they can be used for, strengths and weaknesses of various instruments and applications in specific analytical regimes; (4) analysis of physical evidence—sampling, preparation and analysis of various types of physical evidence; (5) geochemistry and geology—basic principles of geology and geochemistry as related to... -- Course Website
Instructor: Winthrop Professor John Watling
