Chapter 1
What is Forensic Science? Methods of science applied to public matters Justice system: criminal and civil law
Scope of Forensic Science Criminalistics Study of physical evidence generated by crime scenes Pathology Determine cause and manner of death (autopsy/postmortem examination) Anthropology Skeletal remains: determine if human, gender, race, age, facial reconstructions
Odontology Dentristry: bite marks, body identification, abuse cases Engineering Examine structural remains of buildings, mechanical issues with cars Entomology Bugs on decaying bodies
What do Forensic Scientists Do? Analyze evidence Testify in court