Forensic Chemistry Forensic chemistry is the branch of chemistry popularized by law enforcement shows such as CSI (Crime Scene Investigation). The initial impression one gets from a forensic chemist is a person donning laboratory gown with goggles, with a critical, stern eye, poring over laboratory specimen for a sustained amount of time, with the hope [...]
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When evidence is brought back at the crime lab like suspicious material, DNA, or leftover accelerants in arson cases, CSI techs have a closer look using methods derived from forensic chemistry. The hit CSI Television series actually portray an almost accurate practice of the procedures they use in real-life crime labs. Basically, when suspicious compounds [...]
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Forensic Chemistry Not surprisingly, there is an increasing interest in forensic chemistry by students because of the hit TV show CSI (Crime Scene Investigation). It is fascinating to many that forensic specialists are needed in crime scenes using techniques usually provided by specialists in biomedical fields. Now, to augment any undergraduate degree, there are certificates, [...]
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If you’re a fan of the TV-adventure series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation or Bones and see yourself pursuing a career in that field, then you may want to consider taking up forensic chemistry. Forensic science is the field in chemistry which deals with the analysis of various substances that are linked to the commission of [...]
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There is no job more important in solving crimes than the job of the forensic investigator. This person, who specializes in forensic chemistry, is tasked to analyze, evaluate and determine the scene of the crime. From analyzing the blood spatter to identifying the several substances on a victim’s clothing, the job of a forensic chemist [...]
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