Forensic Sci.

Forensic Analytical Techniques I2

Técnicas Analiticas Forenses I

Course code:8059214

Alexandre Luís De Matos Botica Cortes Quintas

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

This UC has aims to confer competences in the preparation of samples, in the use of instrumental chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, in the statistical analysis and interpretation of the results and in the preparation of the forensic report.Thus, learning objectives (LO) are:

  1. Know how to explain and compare the principles of operation, calibration, specificity, sensitivity, accuracy and accuracy
  2. Know how to use the time / cost information in the operation of equipment
  3. Know how to explain the analytical techniques and understand the parameters involved in the selection of the method
  4. Know how to select analytical strategies for certain scenarios
  5. Analyze and discuss critically the possible techniques for laboratory analysis
  6. Know how to use related computer software
  7. Know how to use statistical methods in the treatment of analytical measurements and interpret critical results
  8. Be aware of the existence of databases and how to use them
Syllabus:
  1. Concepts of instrumental analytical chemistry
  2. Statistical methods of sampling
  3. Methods of homogenization and sample reduction
  4. Methods of sample preparation for separation and analysis
  5. Separation Chromatographic Methods - Thin Layer Chromatography, HPLC, GC
  6. Spectroscopic methods most used in forensic sciences - UV-Vis, Fluorescence, FTIR
  7. Electrophoretic methods
Suggested Bibliography:
  • Bell S & Bell S (2006) Forensic chemistry. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall
  • Konieczka P & Namiesnik J (2016) Quality assurance and quality control in the analytical chemical laboratory: a practical approach. CRC Press.
  • Robinson JW, Frame EMS & Frame II GM (2014) Undergraduate instrumental analysis. CRC press.
  • Skoog DA, Holler FJ & Crouch SR (2017) Principles of instrumental analysis. Cengage learning.
  • Smith BC (1998) Infrared spectral interpretation: a systematic approach. CRC press.