FSC239Y5 Lecture 1: Introduction to Forensic Science
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4 major section/themes: physical evidence, crime scene processing, accident reconstruction, fingerprint analysis, death investigation, analysis of biological and non-biological items, science and the law + others. September 6, 2018: chemistry, toxicology, psychology, biology, anthropology, pathology. Locard"s principle of exchange every contact leaves a trace : was a french criminologist. When looking for trace evidence, lighting is key: oblique lighting (impressions, alternative light source (als) any light other than natural, physiological fluids (semen, urine, & saliva) can be seen through natural fluorescent properties using uv light.
