Forensic Science: The Basics explains every aspects of crime scene investigation, moving from basic areas of criminalistics and beyond to pathology, anthropology, and engineering. It also explores new and emerging areas such as forensic entomology. With no previous knowledge of either science or law required, information is self-contained and conveyed at the lowest possible non-scientific level, making this text suitable for both lower level academic adoptions as well as for a general audience. It also offers a complete package of ancillary material for instructors.
Comprehensive and Up-to-Date
Covers DNA, drugs, firearms, fingerprints, and trace evidence
Includes cutting-edge material on spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy, odontology, and entomology
Demonstrates the practical application of modern chemistry, biology, and other laboratory sciences
Each chapter:
Opens with learning objectives, a chapter outline, and an introduction
Closes with a summary and review questions for self-testing
Contains real-life examples, many from the authors own experience
Build an exceptional classroom experience with this dynamic resource!
More than 200 full color nongraphic illustrations
Countless figures, tables, and charts
A wealth of supporting material including lecture slides and test questions available on www.classwire.com
Real case studies to demonstrate forensic concepts in action
Suggested student projects to reinforce learning
Appropriate for High School and University Students
Written in the lucid and concise style of a master teacher
Fully explains the scientific basics required
Omits potentially traumatic photographs and subject matter
About the Author
Eminently qualified to create this work, Jay Siegel is both a practicing forensic expert and a master instructor. He has worked for the Virginia Bureau of Forensic Sciences and published extensively in the field. He continues to be called upon as an expert witness, having testified over 200 times in state, federal, and military courts across the country. With nearly thirty years of teaching experience, he is highly active in curriculum development for forensic science classes taught at all levels, from junior high through graduate school. He is currently director of the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Program at Purdue University in Indiana.
In February of 2009, Mr. Siegel received the Distinguished Fellow award from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences at its annual meeting. This is the highest honor that the Academy bestows upon a fellow. In addition, George Washington University has selected Mr. Siegel for the 2008-2009 Distinguished Alumni Scholar. This award, the highest that the University bestows upon its alumni, is designated for those who have made truly outstanding contributions to the knowledge base of their disciplines.
For Instructors Only:
Develop and Customize Your Curriculum
- Draw from hundreds of PowerPoint slides and illustrations to supplement your lectures
- Organize your class with Dr. Siegels helpful outlines and learning objectives
- Review answers to end-of-chapter questions
- Build exams for different levels from a giant test bank of problems
This book also works in conjunction with Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook, Revised Edition.
All ancillary material will be available in convenient website format at www.classwire.com.
Upon request, photographs, lecture slides, and a test bank are also available to instructors on CD.
