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Chapter 1: Introduction
What is forensic science,
How is forensic science different...,
What does the word forensic mean
19  cards
Chapter 2: Crime Scene Investigation
What is a chain of custody,
What is a crime scene,
What should the first officer or ...
19  cards
Chapter 3: The Nature of Evidence
What is a trier of fact,
What is evidence,
Name four kinds of evidence
19  cards
Chapter 4: Microscopy
What is a simple magnification sy...,
What is a virtual image,
What is focal length
20  cards
Chapter 5: Light and Matter
What is wavelength what units of ...,
Define frequency what are its uni...,
How is the relationship between w...
20  cards
Chapter 6: Separation Methods
What is normal phase chromatograp...,
What does the term stationary pha...,
What type of substance is the mob...
20  cards
Chapter 7: Pathology
What s the difference between cau...,
What is the primary cause of death,
Name the four manners of death
20  cards
Chapter 8: Anthropology and Odontology
What is forensic anthropology,
How is forensic anthropology diff...,
What is a datum and how is it used
20  cards
Chapter 9: Entomology
What is an insect is it the same ...,
How many kinds of insect developm...,
What is the protective outer cove...
20  cards
Chapter 10: Serology and Bloodstain Analysis
What is serology,
What is the proteome,
What s the difference between a p...
19  cards
Chapter 11: DNA Analysis
What are the four bases that make...,
What is a gene,
What is an allele
19  cards
Chapter 12: Forensic Hair Examinations
What types of hairs do animals have,
What are the growth stages of hairs,
How can you tell if a hair may ha...
20  cards

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