Lecture 1 - Introduction to Forensic Biology Flashcards
1
Q
What is forensic science?
A
- Method of gathering and examining information about the past which is used in a court of law
- Science used in the court of law
2
Q
What do forensic scientists do?
A
- Analysis of physical evidence
- Expert witness
3
Q
What is analysis of physical evidence?
A
Identifying and recovering evidence from a crime scene
4
Q
What does an expert witness do?
A
Have skills and/or knowledge that will aid a decision in court
5
Q
What are the 4 branches of forensic science?
A
- Physiological sciences
- Digital forensics
- Forensic criminalistics
- Social sciences
6
Q
What are the 2 types of crime?
A
- Volume crime
- Major incidents
7
Q
What are the 5 major questions at a crime scene?
A
Who?
- victim. perpetrator, witness
When?
- chronology
Where?
- location
What?
- sequence of events, modus operandi
Why?
- motive
