Forensic Science

“Every contact leaves a trace” is a famous exchange principle formulated by Dr. Edmond Locard, the founder of world’s first police crime laboratory. If injustice bothers you and you like chemistry, you would enjoy studying forensic science that helps solving crimes through scientific means. In this semilab, we will detect drugs on paper currency, reveal latent fingerprints, and perform tests on explosives residue. We will build the foundation for understanding the science behind popular TV shows and set the stage for independent evaluation of forensic evidence.