2007-2008                                                                               Fontbonne Hall Academy

Forensic Science                                                                    Trimester II

Mrs. Marian Skabeikis                                                         Study Guide 10

 

Forensic Toxicology

Trimester II: Cycle 5

 

Text: Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Richard Saferstein

 

New York State Learning Standards:

 

Standard 1: Analysis, Inquiry and Design: Students will use analysis, scientific inquiry and design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions.

Standard 2: Information Systems: Students will access, generate, process and transfer information using appropriate technologies.

Standard 4: Science: Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles and theories … and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.

Standard 5: Technology: Students will apply technical knowledge and skills to design, construct, use and evaluate products and systems.

Standard 6: Interconnectedness: Common Themes: Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect math, science and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.

Standard 7: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving: Students will apply knowledge and thinking skills to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

 

 

Objectives:

Readings:

Assignments:

1. Toxicology of Alcohol                  

Text: pp. 264 -- 271

College Binge Drinking

Alcohol, Chemistry and You

Alcohol and Women

Describe the overall effects of alcohol on the human body. Include differences due to gender and age.

         2. Evidence of Alcohol Use

·        Breath test instruments

·        Field Sobriety Testing

·        Blood Testing: Collection and Preservation

Text: pp. 271 --280

The Drink Wheel

Ø      Use the “Drink Wheel” as a survey tool for 5 of your friends (male AND female). Ask them to give you their idea of a safe amount of alcohol to drink before driving.

Ø      Explain how two people drinking the same amount of alcohol over the same time period can have different Blood Alcohol Contents.

Ø      What is a safe level of blood alcohol to operate a motor vehicle?

Ø      Would any of your friends be safe to drive?

       3.  Alcohol and the Law

Text: pp. 280 – 283

Alcohol Legislation

 

 

Alcohol and Victims of Crime

Using these links to the NCADD site, discuss the role that alcohol plays in violent crime apart from incidents involving motor vehicles.
  1. Role of the Toxicologist

·        Techniques

·        Significance

·        Drug Recognition Expert

·        Drug Recognition Process

 

Text:  pp. 283 -- 293

Review Questions:

pp. 293 -- 295

Laboratory:

Midterm Laboratory Practical

 

Exam: Last meeting, Cycle 5
Grading Policy

Written examinations and tests: 40%

Laboratory exercises: 40%

Homework and other assignments: 20%