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Credit DistributionLTPTotal3003Course Title: ADVANCED FORENSIC CHEMISTRY Course Code: PGCourse Objective: - The objectives of the course:The students will learn about the various types of explosives used, their investigation and the various acts related to drugs. They will also understand the investigation of Fire related cases and the role of expert witnesses.Course Prerequisite: - Students having Science (Physics, Chemistry & Maths), Forensic Science, Life Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology etc. at graduation level can opt for this course.Course Contents:Weightage (%)Module I: ArsonArson: Chemistry and Behavior of fire, origin and cause and their methods of investigation and evaluation of clue material, analysis of arson exhibits by various methods: Management of Arson cases.20%Module II: Motor Vehicle FiresCauses, investigation, collection, preservation, packaging and analysis of evidences20%Module III: Analysis of Petroleum Products, Organic and Inorganic SubstancesExamination of petroleum products: distillation and fractionation, various fractions and their commercial uses, standard methods of analysis of petroleum products for adulteration. Forensic analysis of organic and inorganic Industrial products, chemical fertilizers, insecticide, metallic and non metallic products, consumer items.20%Module V: Expert WitnessThe role of Chemist as an expert witness. Presentation of the report in the court, Cross-examination of the expert 20%Module VI: ExplosivesClassification, composition and characteristics of explosives, pyrotechnics, IEDs, systematic examination of explosives and explosion residues in the laboratory using chemical and instrumental techniques in the laboratory and interpretation of results, Explosives Act.20%Total100%Student Learning Outcomes: - At the completion of this course the candidate:will be able to apply basic principles and laboratory procedure of chemistry to Forensic Sciencewill development an understanding for the theoretical aspects of Forensic chemistry Will develop their skills in solving the problems in related field. Pedagogy: - This course will be taught in the active –learning mode, featuring both lecture and discussions including presentations, different assignments and class tests which provide students abundant opportunity for learning and interaction.Assessment/ Examination Scheme:Theory L/T (%)Lab/Practical/Studio (%)Total1000100Theory Assessment (L&T):ComponentsCIA (30%)ESE (70%)AH CTWeightage (%)5101570Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment: NAText & References:Carper, K. (ed.), Forensic Engineering, 2nd Edn. CRC Press, Bocarida, Florida, 2001.Field, J., and Carper, K., Construction Failure, 2nd Edn. John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1996.James, S.H. and Nordby, J.J. Eds., Forensic Science An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, CRC Press, London, 2003. SAE Handbook, Vol. 4, On-Hghway and Off-Highway Machinery, Society of Auto mobile Engineers, 2000 ................
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