2007-2008                                                                               Fontbonne Hall Academy

Forensic Science                                                                    Trimester I

Mrs. Marian Skabeikis                                                         Study Guide 6

 

Organic Analysis

Trimester I: Cycle 8 – 9

 

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.  Elements and Compounds

Text: pp. 119-123

Views of Elements, Compounds & Mixtures:

Animated Demo

Elements, Compounds & Mixtures:

Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

Atomic Model:

Spectroscope of an Atom

Phases of Matter:

Phases of Matter Demo

Be able to define:

Elements, compounds, atoms, physical states of matter, solid, liquid, gas, sublimation, organic compound, inorganic compound, phase.

3.  The Chemistry of Life

Chemistry of Life Overview

General Chemistry Demos

For Discussion:

Of what benefit is an understanding of polarity v. nonpolarity, pH, and solubility to the forensic scientist?

Laboratory:

Blood Spatter Analysis

 

2. Analytical techniques:

q       Chromatography theory

·        Gas chromatography

·        HPLC

·        TLC

·        Electrophoresis

q       Spectrophotometry

·        Visible light

·        UV and IR Light

·        Mass spectrometry

Text: pp.123-146

Chromatography

Chromatography: An Overview

Chromatography & Spectrophotometry

Chromatography Examples

Review Questions:

pp. 147-148

 

Laboratory:

Laboratory: Blood Spatter Analysis

Luminol; Detection of Blood

 

Exam: Last meeting, Cycle 9
Grading Policy

Written examinations and tests: 40%

Laboratory exercises: 40%

Homework and other assignments: 20%