Unit One: Text Questions Review Questions 1. What is forensic science? Forensic Science is the application of science to the criminal justice system. It is basically any science that is used for the purpose of the criminal justice system 2. What three tasks or responsibilities does a forensic scientist have? A forensic scientist analyzes evidence using certain special techniques and makes evidence eligible for admission to a trial in court. Scientists will also analyze evaluate identify and
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Module Five: Text Questions Review Questions 1. What is the NIBIN? NIBIN is the National Integrated Ballistic Identification Network that was created by the FBI and the ATF in 1999. 2. What is rifling? What two types of markings does this produce? Rifling is when each gun is given spiral grooves by the manufacturer. The spiral grooves are cut into the barrel of a gun in order to make a bullet spin as it is fired. Rifling produces grooves and lands. 3. What is a distance determination? How is
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Forensic Science Final Exam Study Guide 1. What is a fact? a. A statement or assertion of information that can be verified 2. How do we gather information? a. by our senses 3. What influences our ability to observe accurately? a. Emotional states b. Whether we are alone‚ part of a group‚ or near others c. What type of and how much activity is going on around us 4. What are the main tasks of forensic examiners? a. Find-the evidence b. Document- record the evidence c. Interpret- accurately
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Forensic Scientist A Forensic Scientist is someone who puts their scientific training‚ skills‚ and experience in a criminal and legal environment‚ to help catch and convict people who have committed crimes. Forensic scientists are called upon when help is needed to extract and assess any physical evidence that could have been left at the crime scene. The details of the evidence is then explained in a court in order for an appropriate legal action to take place against the crime. Forensic science
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presented. That is why in the story “Forensic: Evidence‚ Clues‚ and Investigation” by Andrea Campbell‚ Forensic Science is proven to be the most important evidence to present in a court case. In court when evidence is shown‚ such as finger prints‚ blood stains‚ and weapons‚ it is Forensic Science. This evidence is mainly used in violent crimes. Murder would be an example of this. Small crimes such as burglary Forensic Science would not be used. Forensic Science has
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1. INTRODUCTION Forensic science is the application of scientific procedures to help solve criminal and legal matters. At the scene of any crime a variety of physical evidence may be left behind that can link a criminal to a crime‚ or help reconstruct the sequence of events which occurred during that crime. Forensic biologists examine articles and crime scenes for evidence of biological material and attempt to determine the origin of that material by using tests that provides biologically discrimination
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Forensic Science in the 21st Century DeShelle Edwards AJS/592 March 7‚ 2013 Frank Battle Abstract The importance of forensic science is continuing the objective to resolve crimes effectively and proficiently to generate eminence outcomes. Forensic science continuously expands on innovative methods and theories within a challenging industry. Forensic science is critical to the analytical practices‚ court procedures‚ and safety measures
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Review Questions 1. What is a comparison microscope? What are the advantages of this microscope? A comparison microscope is a type of microscopes that is commonly used in a forensic laboratory. This microscope combines two microscopes into one unit‚ allowing the viewer to see what is under each of the lenses at the same time. This is a huge advantage because it allows you to compare evidence with a known sample because the two samples can be examined side by side. 2. What are the three substances
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Thinking Questions 1. Why are forensic scientists an important part of drug cases? 2. If you were a forensic scientist and you were called to a crime scene to see if drugs were present‚ what would you do to determine this? 3. Why is it important for forensic scientists to have as much information as possible about the place where a possible drug substance was found? 4. What are some of the difficulties in identifying particular drugs? Why is it important for forensic scientists to be able to identify
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UNIT TWO: Forensic Science II Lab Questions At this point‚ you are asked to complete the video journey questions. Each link (the title of the lab) has a set of questions beneath it. Using the link‚ answer the questions that follow. Note that links open up a new browser window. Please include the questions and answers when you submit your assignment in the dropbox. Use appropriate headings in your assignment. Submit the work as one file attachment. This means you complete all work in one word processing
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