Introduction to Forensic Science

by Thom Jones

First published 2014

The classroom fills with eager students as their forensic science instructor begins the semester. Today's lesson focuses on fingerprint analysis, but this is just the beginning of a comprehensive journey through criminal investigation techniques. Students will examine blood spatter patterns, analyze shoe impressions left at crime scenes, and study tool marks on damaged locks. They'll learn to identify tire tracks in mud and scrutinize questioned documents for forgery. Hair samples and trace evidence round out their education in scientific detection methods. Each lesson builds critical thinking skills as students work through real scenarios. The instructor provides additional resources for deeper study and poses challenging questions that push students beyond memorization. By semester's end, these future forensic scientists will understand how physical evidence tells the story of what happened at crime scenes.

Genres: science, crime, textbooks, non-fiction, academic

Vibes: educational, informative, thought-provoking

Tropes: educational, informative

114 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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