The visualization of latent fingerprints often involves the use of a chemical substance that creates a contrast between the fingerprint residues and the surface on which the print was deposited. The chemical-aided visualization techniques can be divided into two main categories: those that chemically react with the fingerprint residue and those…

In this article, we present details of a one-week interdisciplinary science camp for high school students in Denmark, "Criminal Camp". We describe the use of forensic science and simulated crimes as a common foundation for teaching the theory and practice of concepts in chemistry, physics, and medicine or biology. The main goal of the…

This story is a chemical mystery with an emphasis on qualitative analysis, descriptive chemistry, and forensics. It is as well yet another article in the continuing series, first presented by Thomas Waddell and Thomas R. Rybolt, which presents a scientific problem in mystery format in the context of the popular and beloved characters of Sherlock…

Describes a course that introduces basic chemical principles using forensic chemistry topics. Provides a course outline and details on course content. (MLH)

A course is described, which was given during an interim, with an enrollment of 41 students. The course involved an in-depth study of forensic science, involving students with the methodology of science. (DF)

Describes a forensic science course designed to give criminal justice students the knowledge and technology of science to solve a crime. The article includes a listing of topic areas, suggestions for the presentation of the content material, and an outline of the content and design. (MA)

Presents a criminalistics laboratory experiment of benzidine rearrangement and the detection of trace quantities of blood which does not utilize carcinogens. (SL)

The application of chemistry to the justice system is presented. The role of the forensic chemist, historical development of forensic laboratories, and tools of the criminalists are also discussed. (HM)

Describes an evening chemistry course designed to teach noncriminology personnel in the law enforcement field the function of a crime laboratory and the application of scientific analysis to law enforcement problems. (MLH)

Discusses some contributions chemists can make in the investigation of crime. Describes the optical properties of materials and defines the refractive index. Explains the refractive indices for liquids and for solids, and provides laboratory exercises for determining both. (TW)