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Study Course Description
Forensic Science Expertise and Expert Work
Course Code
LFK_015
Branch of Science
Basic medicine; Clinical Pharmacy
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pharmacy
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Katrīna Sudmale
Structure Unit Manager
Baiba Mauriņa
Structural Unit
Department of Applied Pharmacy
Contacts
Riga, 21 Consula Street, farmkk@rsu.lv, +371 67061544
About Study Course
Objective
1. To provide insight into the legal regulation and organizational aspects of the work of forensic experts. 2. To give an idea about forensic institutions in Latvia. 3. To promote the acquisition of knowledge about the types of forensic expertise, their contemporary capabilities and their significance in criminal and civil proceedings. 4. To promote understanding of the possibilities of chemical and physico-chemical analysis methods in various forensic examinations.
Preliminary Knowledge
Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Toxicological Chemistry and Pharmacology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired knowledge that will allow: • to orientate in a wide range of forensic examinations, to describe the possibilities and limitations of using each type of forensic examination; • to evaluate the research objects to be used in forensics, the applied research methods and perspectives of their development; • properly remove, pack and deliver items for various types of forensic examination by the forensic institution; • understand and interpret the analysis methods available in the literature; • to orientate in the competences of different Latvian forensic institutions (types of forensic examinations to be performed in the particular forensic institution).
Skills
1.As a result of the study course students will be able to: • perform the simplest forensic chemical examinations, analyze the obtained results and, based on their evaluation, draw conclusions and draw up expert opinions; • use chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, performing analysis of different types of research objects; • assess what kind of forensic examination the object could be subjected to, properly remove it at the scene, pack it and deliver it to the examination institution; • evaluate the possibilities of forensic co-ordination of forensic examinations of different specialties for a specific object of research.
Competences
1.As a result of the course students will be able to choose the research methods to be used for a specific object, to carry out its research and forensic analysis of the research results, to present and justify their activities and judgments sufficiently and reasonably.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Individual work in the laboratory, conducting experiments, solving situations. It is recommended to fill in the study course survey, evaluating the existing course content and creating proposals for updating the course.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Knowledge and practical skills acquired during study tours.
The final evaluation of the study course consists of:
1. Problem solving (25%).
2. Practical analysis of different types of material evidence and interpretation of results (25%).
3. Knowledge of types of forensic forensic examination, its modern capabilities and expert work (50%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Insight into the history of forensic science. Forensic expert: rights, duties and responsibilities. Forensic science institutions in Latvia, their competence and forensic expertise.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Forensic expert certification. Expert opinion.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Chemical expertise (Research on narcotic and psychotropic substances; Research on alcohol).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Investigation of different types of material evidence using liquid chromatography method.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Chemical expertise (Research on petroleum products and flammable liquids; Research on documentary materials; Research on colour and polymer materials and coatings; Research on glass, ceramics and articles thereof).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Investigation of different types of material evidence using thin layer chromatography.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Chemical expertise (Research on filaments; Chemical research on shot trails; Chemical research on pyrotechnic articles and explosives; Research on fiber materials and animal hair).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Investigation of different types of material evidence using UV spectrometry.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Soil expertise. Botanical expertise. Forensic identification marks expertise. Odological examination.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Investigation of different types of material evidence using IS spectrometry.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Technical expertise of documents. Handwriting expertise.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Study tour to the National Forensic Science Bureau.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Dactyloscopic expertise. Biological (DNA) expertise.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Study tour to the National Center of Forensic Science.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trasological expertise.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Study visit to the Forensic Science Department of the State Police.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Insight into the history of forensic science. Forensic expert: rights, duties and responsibilities. Forensic science institutions in Latvia, their competence and forensic expertise.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Forensic expert certification. Expert opinion.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Chemical expertise (Research on narcotic and psychotropic substances; Research on alcohol).
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Investigation of different types of material evidence using liquid chromatography method.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Chemical expertise (Research on petroleum products and flammable liquids; Research on documentary materials; Research on colour and polymer materials and coatings; Research on glass, ceramics and articles thereof).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Investigation of different types of material evidence using thin layer chromatography.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Chemical expertise (Research on filaments; Chemical research on shot trails; Chemical research on pyrotechnic articles and explosives; Research on fiber materials and animal hair).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Investigation of different types of material evidence using UV spectrometry.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Soil expertise. Botanical expertise. Forensic identification marks expertise. Odological examination.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Laboratory
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2
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Topics
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Investigation of different types of material evidence using IS spectrometry.
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-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Technical expertise of documents. Handwriting expertise.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Study tour to the National Forensic Science Bureau.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Dactyloscopic expertise. Biological (DNA) expertise.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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2
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Topics
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Study tour to the National Center of Forensic Science.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Trasological expertise.
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Study visit to the Forensic Science Department of the State Police.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
A.M.Langford, J.Dean, R.Reed, J.Weyers, A.Jones. Practical Skills in Forensic Science, 2019.
2.
L.Peisniece, I.Zelča, K.Liniņš, Ē.Narkevics, M.Logins. Tiesu ekspertīze un noziedzīga nodarījuma notikuma vietas apskate, Rīga, 2015.
3.
S.Bell. Forensic Chemistry: Pearson. New International Edition. New Jersey, 2022.
4.
S.Jickels, A.Negrusz (eds). Clarke’s Analytical Forensic Toxicology. Phasmaceutical Press, London, Chicago, 2013.
5.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
6.
A.M.Langford, J.Dean, R.Reed, J.Weyers, A.Jones. Practical Skills in Forensic Science, 2019.
7.
S.Bell. Forensic Chemistry: Pearson. New International Edition. New Jersey, 2022.
8.
S.Jickels, A.Negrusz (eds). Clarke’s Analytical Forensic Toxicology. Phasmaceutical Press, London, Chicago, 2013.
Additional Reading
1.
T.R.L.C. Paixao, W.K.T. Caltro, M.O.Salles. Forensic Analytical Methods (Detection Science), 2019.
2.
A.Jacson. Forensic Science, 2017.
3.
L.Peisniece, I.Zelča, K.Liniņš, Ē.Narkevics, M.Logins. Notikuma vietas apskates eksperta rokasgrāmata, Rīga, 2014.
4.
D.Ouens. Noziegums un zinātne. 40 mīklainu noziegumu izpēte. Rīga, 2000.
5.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
6.
T.R.L.C. Paixao, W.K.T. Caltro, M.O.Salles. Forensic Analytical Methods (Detection Science), 2019.
7.
A.Jacson. Forensic Science, 2017.
Other Information Sources
1.
Kriminālprocesa likums: LR likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis Nr.74, 11.05.2005.