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Chemical analysis and quality

Forensic Chemistry

CHM4211
3 hours English

Forensic Chemistry

Forensic Chemistry Chemical Analysis and Quality Measurements Track
CHM3204 Separation Methods and Thermal Analysis
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to forensic chemistry
2 The quality in chemical analysis - quality assurance - quality control - quality management - Internal quality control - External quality control
3 Statistics used in analysing the results
4 Sample preparation, representative sampling techniques, reproducibility, replicates, duplicates, external standard, internal standard and matrix effect
5 The most important analytical devices used in the chemical analysis process to analyse the ambiguity of the crime scene in forensic Chemistry
6 Mid Term exam
7 Video Comparative spectrum device, A highly efficient liquid chromatography, atomic absorption spectrometry, Ultraviolet and visible spectrometer)
8 Analysis of Forensic Samples - Drug Analysis - Inks, Paints, Pigments, Blood Alcohol Analysis
9 Applications of analytical chemistry in the hair analysis - fingerprinting - forgery of banknotes and documents
10 The use of analytical chemistry in the analysis of firearms, toxins (drug analysis) - Chemical - abusive drugs
1.1 Mapped to: K2

Differentiate between quality assurance - quality control - quality management - Internal quality control - External quality control.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Scientific discussion Library visits Web-based study
Assessment Methods Exams web-based student performance systems portfolios long and short essays posters
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Know the science of forensic chemistry.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Scientific discussion Library visits Web-based study
Assessment Methods Exams web-based student performance systems portfolios long and short essays posters
1.3 Mapped to: K1

Explain how to take a representative sample for analysis and the associated problems during sample preparation

Teaching Strategy Lectures Scientific discussion Library visits Web-based study
Assessment Methods Exams web-based student performance systems portfolios long and short essays posters
2.1 Mapped to: S2

Discuss statistical analysis of data

Teaching Strategy 1. Group discussions 2. Case study. 3.Homework assignment containing problem 4. Thinking activities
Assessment Methods 1.Midterm exam 2.quizzes 3.Group discussion 4.Final exam
2.2 Mapped to: S3

Compare the different analytical methods used in forensics analysis

Teaching Strategy 1. Group discussions 2. Case study. 3.Homework assignment containing problem 4. Thinking activities
Assessment Methods 1.Midterm exam 2.quizzes 3.Group discussion 4.Final exam
3.1 Mapped to: V2

Develop the quality in chemical analysis.

Teaching Strategy 1. Group discussions 2. Case study. 3. Data presentation 4. Thinking activities
Assessment Methods 1.Midterm exam 2.Quizzes 3.Group discussion 4.Final exam
3.2 Mapped to: V3

Work collaboration and choose the suitable analytical device to analyse real samples in forensic chemistry

Teaching Strategy 1. Group discussions 2. Case study. 3. Data presentation 4. Thinking activities
Assessment Methods 1.Midterm exam 2.Quizzes 3.Group discussion 4.Final exam
Assessment
Weight
Homework and/or activities.
20%
Midterm Exam.
30%
Final Exam.
50%
Total
100%