THE UNIVERSITY OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND POLICE STUDIES

DOCTORAL STUDIES

FORENSIC ENGINEERING

Course:

Advanced Forensic Technology

Course Code: IF2

ECTS: 15

Course Status:

Elective

Number of Effective Classes (Per Week): 5

Theoretical Education:

Practical Training:

Research Study Project:

5

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Prerequisite/s: None

Educational Objective: Introducing students with the principles of applying modern forensic technologies used in analyzes of different type of material; forensic approach.

Projected Outcome: Students will master the techniques of applying thin layers and the production of nanomaterials, changing material properties (surface treatment). Students will master material detection techniques using optical spectroscopy, mass analysis, laser spectroscopy, mass transfer analysis of protons, which can be examined by complex organic molecules and connect with biological functions in the body. Special students will be introduced to the use of spectrophotometry in infrared and visible area for detecting a range of materials, medicines, poisons, drugs.

Students will be introduced to the techniques of preparation of samples in electron microscopy, burning of samples controlled oxidation, or reduction of oxidized materials.

Course Contents/Structure

Technologies for the preparation and characterization of special materials, thin layers, nanoparticles, individual molecules and aerosols, techniques related to electrochemistry, techniques related to the production of integrated circuits, techniques for the production of optoelectronic devices. Detection using mass spectroscopy, laser spectroscopy, spectrophotometry and other optical methods. Techniques for sample preparation and detection of small amounts of material.

Types of forensic technologies. Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma with mass spectrometry; alternative light photography; ballistic high-speed photography; forensic carbon mapping C-14. Analysis technologies land, textiles, glass, drugs, flammable liquids, explosives, etc.

Teaching Methods: Presentations, interactive classes, seminars.

Assessment (Maximum Number of Points: 100)

Pre-Exam Obligations

No. of Points

Final Examination

No. of Points

Seminar paper

30

Examination

70

Textbook/s

1. Stuart, H. J. ; Jon J. N. ; Starrs, J. E. Forensic science: an introduction to scientific and investigative techniques, Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2003

2. Lee, G. D. Global drug enforcement: practical investigative techniques, Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2004