CHEM105: Forensic Chemistry

Fall 2011

Laboratory Schedule | Assignments

Syllabus (PDF)
Textbook website
Periodic table (PDF)
Periodic table song flash animation
Tartrazine spreadsheet
Polarity
flashover, another flashover, backdraft, and fire gas ignition
Explosives
TATP detonation

Lecture:

F - 11:10AM-1:00PM - FOUN003

Laboratory:

section	time	place
90	8:15AM-10:05AM	FOUN008
91	2:10PM-4:00PM	FOUN008

Office hours:

day	time	place
Wednesday	9:00AM-11:00AM	Ulmer 417
Thursday	9:00AM-11:00AM	Ulmer 417
Friday	1:00PM-2:00PM	FOUN008

and by appointment

An introduction to chemical principles as they apply to forensic investigations. By applying the scientific method to these basic principles, students will investigate the role of chemistry in solving crimes. The laboratory experience is designed to reinforce the scientific method and the topics from the lecture. Students make real world determinations as they investigate and apply chemistry to their lives.

In particular, we will be covering chapters 1-4, 6-7, and 9-10 in the Investigating Chemistry text.