Prerequisites: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis SYLLABUS COURSE OBJECTIVES

1. Students will apply their knowledge of both organic and analytical chemistry in the classification and identification of controlled substances. 2. Students will study the various combustion reactions involved during the firing of a gun, arson, and explosions. 3. Students will apply their knowledge of organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry for the analysis and identification of colorants used in ink and paint formulations. 4. Students will build upon their knowledge of organic chemistry in the area of polymers (adhesives and synthetic fibers). 5. Students will study the chemistry of glass and other trace forensic evidence. COURSE OUTCOMES 1. Students will be able to design a protocol consisting of both presumptive and confirmatory tests, for the identification of an unknown controlled substance. 2. Provided with evidence from the site of a fire or explosion, students will be able to design a method for analysis, in order to determine whether or not the event was intentional or accidental. 3. Students will be able to design protocols for the instrumental analysis of organic and inorganic colorants found in ink and paint formulations. 4. Students will be able to design protocols for the identification of adhesive and synthetic fibers found at the scene of a crime. 5. Students will be able to identify the difficulties encountered in the analysis of glass and other trace forensic evidence