Forensics Science - Notes

Jorge Pano

Objective: Focus on “Crime Scene and Death Investigation” and “Forensics Toxicology and Pharmacology’’ the most as they are both worth a total of 40% for the written portion of the test. And then preferably focus on “Forensic Anthropology”, “Forensics Entomology”, “Forensics History and Careers”, and “Techniques of DNA Analysis”.

Crime Scene and Death Investigation (20%)

Crime Scene:

Death Investigation:

Forensics Toxicology and Pharmacology (20%)

Toxicology - Studies toxic effects of chemicals.

Pharmacology - Studies natural and synthetic chemicals.

Forensics Anthropology (10%)

Anthropology - Analysis of bodily remains.

Forensics Entomology (10%)

Entomology - Analysis of insects on dead bodies to determine the time of death.

Forensics History and Careers (10%)

History 

Career 

Techniques of DNA Analysis (10%)

Techniques