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Lecturer(s)
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Fryčák Petr, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
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Kurka Ondřej, RNDr. Ph.D.
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Žingor Zbyněk, Mgr.
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Course content
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1. Introduction to study of forensic chemistry, definitions of basic concepts - evidence, identity, identification, and chemical expertise, etc. 2. Sampling, traces and exhibit items for forensic analysis. Analysis and chemical expertise at the scene. Conservation tracks and samples. Samples of biological and non-biological nature. Use of classical and instrumental methods for forensic analysis, chemical and immunochemical tests. Microscopy and chemical microscopy. 3. Chemistry and combustion of explosives. Thermodynamics and kinetics of explosion and fire, heat and mass transfer in combustion. Power of the explosion. Strengths and weaknesses of explosives. Fuels. Chemical explosives expertise and pyrotechnics. Chemical expertise fuels. Ammunition and gunpowder residues. Elemental analysis of inorganic powder, organic analysis of gunpowder. 4. Chemistry of dyes and pigments. CIE color system. Paints and dyes, inks, cartridges printheads. Additive color, color paintings, historical colors. Chemical analysis and expertise of dyes, inks, cartridges. Using microscopy and instrumental analytical techniques for forensic analysis of inks, paints and dyes. Historical artifacts dating to the forensic analysis of the base colors. 5. Polymer Chemistry. Polysaccharides, natural fibers. Cellulose polymers. Semi-synthetic and synthetic polymers. Forensic analysis of the paper, polymers, fibers and hair. 6. Drugs and pharmaceuticals and abused substances. Distribution of drugs and abused substances under the effect of the use. Illegal drug production and narcotics. Forensic expertise of boilery of illegal drugs, providing tracks and sampling. Anabolic steroids, anabolic forensic analysis. 7. Analysis of drugs, pharmaceuticals, drugs and their metabolites in body fluids and organs of humans and animals. The general procedure in the detection and identification of unknown substances in body fluids and organs. Forensic expertise of inorganic and organic poisons. Alcohol abuse in a forensic point of view. 8. Identification of drugs and abused substances in human hair, synthetic fibers, fabrics, etc. The distribution of alcohol in body fluids and tissues. Forensic methods for determination of alcohol in body fluids. 9. DNA analysis of biological material, the serological analysis. 10. Analysis and identification of glass types by IR spectroscopy and AAS. 11. Non-destructive mikroinstrumental techniques - mikrospectrophotometry, micro - ATR, micro - Raman. 12. Methods of chemical identification of fingerprints - iodine vapor, cyanoacrylate methods and metal powders. Detection of blood traces. Chromatographic methods for determination of the fingerprints age. 13. Solutions of selected problems in forensic chemistry. Interpretation of results. Cooperation with other departments investigating crimes. Expertise.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture
- Attendace
- 52 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 26 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 13 hours per semester
- Preparation for the Exam
- 29 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The goal of this course is to acquaint students with the analytical chemistry applications in forensic sciences. This course covered application of instrumental and classical analytical methods for criminal investigations, the judicial and police purposes. Emphasis is also placed on critical evaluation of results, which serve as the basis for expert opinion.
Students are able to develop methods for analysis of samples for forensic purposes and evaluate the results of analyzes. Students are able to describe the principles of analytical techniques used in forensic analysis of objects and tracks associated with crime.
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Prerequisites
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The knowledge of basics of analytical chemistry and instrumental methods of analytical chemistry is recommended.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam
To pass an exam - oral examination, 3 questions
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Recommended literature
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A. C. Moffat, M. D. Osselton, B. Widdop: Clarke´s Analysis of Drugs and Poisons, 3rd ed., The Pharmaceutical Press, London, 2004..
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H. Lüllmann, K. Mohr, M. Wehling: Farmakologie a toxikologie. Grada Publ., Praha 2002..
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J. Večerková: Biotransformace léčiv a její význam pro toxikologickou praxi. Karolinum, Praha 1997.
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M. Balíková: Forenzní a klinická toxikologie. Laboratorní toxikologická vyšetření. Galén, Praha 2004..
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M. Johll: Investigating Chemistry: A Forensic Science Perspective, W. H. Freeman; Second Edition edition, USA..
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S. Bell: Drugs, Poisons, and Chemistry (Essentials of Forensic Science), Facts on File; 1 edition (November 2008), USA..
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