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Forensic Chemistry, Chem 439 Spring 2009 |
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Chem 439: Forensic Chemistry Spring 2009
Lecture Meeting 4:00-4:50 PM, Monday, Neckers 328
Laboratory Meetings 12:00-6:00 PM, Tuesday, Neckers 409
Textbook Forensic Chemistry, 1st edition, Suzanne Bell (Prentice Hall, 2006)
Reference Textbooks Principles of Instrumental Analysis, 6th edition, Skoog, Holler, and Crouch Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 7th edition, Harris Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, 9th edition, Saferstein
Course Web Site http://www.chem.siu.edu/chem439/index.html
Laboratory Manual http://www.chem.siu.edu/chem439/Spring2009/Lab.Manual.pdf
Instructor: Prof. Kara Huff Hartz Neckers 291, 453-3895 khuffhartz@chem.siu.edu Office Hours: 9-10 AM M, W, F and by appointment
Lab Coordinator: Dr. Mary Kinsel 453-6428 mkinsel@chem.siu.edu
Teaching Assistants Hanna Shay Cecil Bailey 453-6432 453-6432 hshay@siu.edu cizecil@hotmail.com Office Hours: by appointment Office Hours: by appointment
Grading: Lab Scores: 45% Lab Final Exam: 20% Term Paper: 15% Final Exam 20%
Lab Final Exam: For the lab final exam, students will be presented with a crime scene. Students will be required to collect and analyze evidence from this scene using methods learned during the course of the semester and then present and defend their findings in a mock trial.
Term paper: There are many areas in forensic chemistry that need improvement. Select a research topic from one of these areas and write a paper describing the need for more research in the area, the current state-of-the-art and further research that could be done. The paper should begin with a background and significance section which describes what has been done already and why it is important this research need is addressed. Next, include a section that details current methods. Last, conclude with ideas for further research in this area and the benefits that would be provided.
The report should be typed, 5 – 10 pages long, double-spaced, single-sided, 1” margins, and in a font that is no larger than Times New Roman 12, Arial 11, or Helvetica 11. Use the ACS format for references. A thorough literature search must be performed and appropriate references are cited. The title, abstract, and reference list are due on Feb 23. The papers are due April 20. Email submission is required.
Final Exam: The final exam will be held Monday May 4th, 8-10 AM. The exam is comprehensive, consisting of short answer questions, calculations, and essay questions.
Lab Safety Safety goggles or appropriate safety glasses are required at all times while in lab. No food or drink is allowed in lab. Appropriate lab attire is required (no sandals or open-toed shoes, a labcoat if pants or skirt does not fall below the knee). Be familiar with the location and operation of emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, safety showers, and eyewash fountains). Your TA will cover the departmental laboratory safety requirements during the first laboratory period. Additional experiment-specific safety issues will be discussed by your TA.
Emergency Procedures Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, available BERT’s website at www.bert.siu.edu, Department of Safety’s website www.dps.siu.edu (disaster drop down) and in Emergency Response Guideline pamphlet. Know how to respond to each type of emergency.
(Note: lecture topics are subject to change to suit the pace of the course)
Lab Exercises Group 1 GC – inside and out 1 Arson Residues by Gas Chromatography 1 Fingerprinting 1
Group 2 4. Alcohol content of blood or breath 1 5. Identification of Drugs by GC/MS 2
Group 3 6. Liquid chromatography (documents or explosives) 1 7. Thin Layer Chromatography as Applied to Forensic Science Samples 1 Inks Lipstick 8. Examination of fibers by several techniques 2
Safety Safety goggles or appropriate safety glasses are required at all times while in lab. No food or drink is allowed in lab. Appropriate lab attire is required (no sandals or open-toed shoes, a labcoat if pants/skirt does not fall below the knee). Be familiar with the location and operation of emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, safety showers, and eyewash fountains). Your TA will cover the departmental laboratory safety requirements during the first laboratory period. Additional experiment-specific safety issues will be discussed by your TA.
Emergency Procedures Southern Illinois University Carbondale is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the SIUC Emergency Response Plan and building Emergency Response Team (BERT) program. Emergency response information is available on posters in buildings on campus, available BERT’s website at www.bert.siu.edu, Department of Safety’s website www.dps.siu.edu (disaster drop down) and in Emergency Response Guideline pamphlet. Know how to respond to each type of emergency.
Instructors will provide guidance and direction to students in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting your location. It is important that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during an evacuation or sheltering emergency. The Building Emergency Response Team will provide assistance to your instructor in evacuating the building or sheltering within the facility.
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