Forensic Lab Skills
Introdução aos Laboratórios Forenses
Curse code:8059116
Paula Manuela Lopes Correia Da Silva
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
This curricular unit has the purpose to develop skills transversal to the different areas of the scientific forensic work.
It is intended that the student:
- Develops critical and analytical scientific reasoning.
- Develops skills on applying the methodologies in the resolution of problems.
- Develops skills of laboratorial practices in chemistry, biochemistry and biology.
- Develops abilities in the information research.
- Develops abilities related with data observation, registration, presentation and handling.
- Develops skills in the communication of the information.
Syllabus:
- History and Philosophy of Sciences. Scientific revolutions. Ethics and Science.
- Laboratorial Practices.
- Introduction to Scientific Research.
- Information research.
- Communication and information.
Suggested Bibliography:
- Simões JM, Castanho M, Lampreia I, Santos F, Castro C, Norberto MF, Pamplona MT, Mira L & Meireles M (2008) Guia do Laboratório de Química e Biologia, 2nd ed., LIDEL, Lisboa. ISBN – 972-757-146-8, ISBN – 978-972-757-487-2
- Langford A, Dean J, Reed R, Holmes D, Weyers J, Pearson AJ & Hall P (2005) Practical Skills in Forensic Science, 1st ed. ISBN-10: 0131144006 / ISBN-13: 978-0131144002
- Madeira AC & Abreu MM (2004) Comunicar em Ciência: Como redigir e apresentar trabalhos científicos, Escolar Editora, Lisboa. ISBN: 9789725921654