Forensic Analysis of Fire Debris and Explosive Evidence.

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Semester course; 2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 409 , CHEZ 409 and FRSC 365 ; or FRSC 671 , FRSZ 671 , FRSC 673 and FRSZ 673 . Presents the collection, analysis and interpretation of ignitable liquids and explosives as they are applied in forensic casework. Covers the theoretical and practical aspects. Laboratory exercises include hands-on instruction with appropriate instrumentation and techniques, including stereomicroscopy, gas and ion chromatography, GC-MS, thin layer chromatography, HPLC and FT-IR.