Information Package / Course Catalogue
Forensic Chemistry
Course Code: KMY397
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Learning forensic chemistry analyses and understanding the role of analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis techniques in the field of forensic chemistry.

Course Content

The scope of forensic chemistry, qualitative and quantitative analysis methods and instrumental analysis techniques used in this context.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Cem ESEN
Learning Outcomes
1.Gaining the ability to learn the role of chemistry in forensic events.
2.Describing some basic chemistry processes used in forensic chemistry.
3.Distinguishing the importance of chemical science in combating crime and criminals.
4.Explaining the role of analytical chemistry in forensic science.
5.Distinguishing the importance of instrumental techniques in the elucidation of forensic events.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Forensic Chemistry, Suzanne Bell, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2006.
2.Forensic Science, A.R.W. Jackson, J. M. Jackson, Pearson Prentice Hall, Edinburgh, 2004.
3.Principles of Instrumental Analysis, D.A. Skoog, F.J. Holler, T.A. 6 th Ed. Thomson Brooks/Cole, USA, 2007.
4.Analytical Chemistry: G.D. Christian, John Wiley & Sons, 2004, USA (ISBN: 0-471-45162-2).
5.Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry: D. A. Skoog, D. M. West, and F.J. Holler, Saunders College, 1992, Fort Worth (ISBN: 0-03-074922-0).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The scope of forensic chemistry
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sampling in forensic chemistry and statistics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Selection of analytical method and validation of the data
Week 4 - Theoretical
Chemical assays for finger-prints
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chemical assays for blood trails
Week 6 - Theoretical
Instrumental analysis methods used in forensic chemistry
Week 7 - Theoretical
Chemical assays and instrumental techniques for gunshot residues
Week 8 - Theoretical
Determination of alcohol in blood and breath
Week 9 - Theoretical
Prohibited susbtances and chemical assays
Week 10 - Theoretical
Determination of prohibited susbtances; instrumental techniques
Week 11 - Theoretical
Forensic chemical analysis of ink and paints
Week 12 - Theoretical
Analyses of flammable and explosive susbstances; instrumental techniques
Week 13 - Theoretical
Chemical analyses of physical evidences
Week 14 - Theoretical
Literature survey related to forensic chemistry and its evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination116117
Final Examination134135
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
1
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
1
4
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5
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5
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4
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5
5
5
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4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
1
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026