Course Introduction

MODULE 1 – FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY OVERVIEW

In this module, you will learn about the scope of forensic chemistry and toxicology and their role in analyzing chemical evidence. You will also explore real-life case studies, techniques for detecting and analyzing chemical evidence, and an understanding of forensic laboratory working procedures. This module also covers the importance of forensic chemistry and toxicology in providing crucial insights during legal proceedings.

MODULE 2 – CORRUPTION ACT, COLOUR REACTIONS, AND EXHIBIT HANDLING

This module covers the major sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act of 1988 to equip you with knowledge about the legalities associated with corruption prevention. You will learn about color reaction theory to identify substances, collection and preservation methods for exhibits, and maintaining evidence integrity. You will also gain insights about forensic analysis methodologies to identify and analyze several substances and materials.

MODULE 3 – FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

In this module, you will learn about fire and arson investigation, interpretation of fire patterns, chemistry of fire, and how fire starts and spreads. This module also covers methods to collect and preserve evidence from fire scenes and ways to maintain the reliability of potential clues. You will also gain insights about forensic analysis of fire debris to determine the cause and origin of fire during both criminal and accidental fire investigations.

MODULE 4 – EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES AND SCENE EXAMINATION

This module focuses on explosive substances, their properties and characteristics, the phenomena of deflagration and detonation, and the ways in which explosives react. You will also learn how to assess and examine explosion sites, conduct qualitative analysis of explosive debris, and identify explosive compounds. This module also covers the concept of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), focusing on the rising threat from homemade explosives and the role of forensic analysis to combat this danger.

MODULE 5 – PETROLEUM FRACTIONS AND ADULTERATION ANALYSIS

In this module, you will gain an overview of petroleum fractions, the chemical composition of these fractions, and the properties of components found in various petroleum products. The module also covers commonly found adulterants in petroleum products and the risks associated with them. You will also learn techniques to detect and analyze adulterated samples of petroleum products for quality and safety purposes.

MODULE 6 – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS

This module covers the concept of alcoholic beverages and their categorization based on types and production methods. You will learn about the types of alcohols found in these beverages, chemical structure variations, initial analysis of illicit beverages, and steps forensic experts follow to identify counterfeit or illicit alcoholic products. It will equip you with the knowledge to maintain the authenticity of alcoholic beverages on the market.

MODULE 7 – CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND DRUG ANALYSIS

In this module, you will learn about drug dependence and addiction, physiological and psychological aspects of substance abuse, and the significance of analyzing controlled substances. This module also covers how controlled substances are categorized under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and their use within a legal framework. You will also gain insights about detection and analysis methods for identifying commonly abused drugs to assist law and healthcare professionals in dealing with drug-related issues and preventing substance abuse.

MODULE 8 – FOOD FORENSICS AND NANO CHEMISTRY

This module introduces you to the field of food forensics and the role of forensic science in maintaining the safety and quality of food products. You will learn about various phases of food analysis, detection of contaminants, and authenticity testing procedures. This module also covers the emerging fields of nanoforensics and nanochemistry and their role in the development of advanced detection methods and in analyzing trace evidence.

MODULE 9 – FUNDAMENTALS OF FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY

In this module, you will get an overview of the fundamental principles of forensic toxicology and commonly used terms in toxicological investigations. This module also covers the study of the interaction between toxic substances and the human body and the methods used to detect and analyze these interactions. Also, you will gain insights about poisons’ categories based on their properties and effects, equipping you with knowledge to assess and identify various types of toxins encountered in forensic cases.

MODULE 10 – INVESTIGATION AND EXHIBIT HANDLING

This module focuses on the collection of exhibits in poisoning cases, the significance of post-mortem toxicological examinations, and methods to extract and isolate toxic substances from various matrices to accurately recover and analyze poison-related evidence. You will learn how to collect evidence, establish the cause behind poisoning, and resolve criminal cases involving toxic exposures.

MODULE 11 – PESTICIDES AND ANALYSIS METHODS

In this module, you will gain insights about different types and formulations of pesticides and their uses in agriculture and pest control. You will learn techniques to extract and isolate pesticides from different mediums. The module also covers the analysis of pesticides, including methods to identify and quantify these chemicals. You will have the knowledge to assess contamination and the potential harm associated with pesticide use.

MODULE 12 – VOLATILE AND HEAVY METAL POISON ANALYSIS

This module explores gases and volatile poisons such as alcohols, hydrocyanic acid, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and benzene in a forensic context. You will learn how to detect and analyze these volatile poisons. This module also covers metallic poisoning and heavy metal poisons. You will gain skills to deal with cases of poisoning, ensuring accurate analysis and interpretation of evidence.

MODULE 13 – DRUG ANALYSIS AND PLANT POISONS

In this module, you will get an overview of commonly found acidic, basic, and neutral drugs in visceral samples and their forensic relevance. This module also covers a qualitative analysis of commonly used abusive drugs in various biological and non-biological mediums. Also, you will gain insights about the classification of plant poisons, their forensic analysis techniques, and the challenges involved in identifying and analyzing toxic compounds from plants.

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