Course Matrix of Forensic Chemistry in Forensic Medicine &Clinical Toxicology
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Objectives
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Learning strategy
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Devices & Methods |
The various analytical and instrumental methods used in investigating crimes.
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Gain the basic knowledge of: Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry Gas chromatography and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry |
Lectures - practical lessons
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-Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory. |
Principles of extraction & detection technique:Extraction in acidic or alkaline media Extraction from body fluids and kratinized tissues such as human hair and finger nails
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Gain the basic knowledge of Extraction in acidic or alkaline media Extraction from body fluids and kratinized tissues such as human hair and finger nails |
Lectures - practical lessons
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-Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory |
Principles of thin layer chromatography using silica gel G Principles of color test |
Gain the basic knowledge of The technique of TLC which involves the following : • preparing the layer • applying the sample • developing the plate • detecting the separated zones • identifying the separated substances. colour test Application of colour tests to sample extracts Colour descriptions Validation of a colour test
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Lectures - practical lessons
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-Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory |
General scheme for testing some groups or poisons
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Lectures - practical lessons
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-Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory |
Irritant poisons and their detection
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Gain the basic knowledge of: Organic and inorganic metallic compounds Specimen collection and analysis Analysis for metal |
Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory |
Corrosive poisons and their detection
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Gain the basic knowledge of The difference between acids & alkalies and their detection Carbolic acid toxicity Oxalic acid toxicity Hydrofluoric acid toxicity Iodine toxicity |
Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Specific instruments and equipments for detection |
Extraction of volatile poisons and their detection such as ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, chloroform, petroleum and hydrocyanic acid
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Gain the basic knowledge of: Sample collection, transport and storage Analytical methods Interpretation of qualitative results |
Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory
Specific instruments and equipments for detection |
Extraction and detection of non volatile organic compounds: Non basic compounds as a- analgesics as salicylic acid b-hypnotics c- antipyretic The basic compounds as a- antidepressants b- antihistamines c- narcotics analgesics d- CNS stimulants
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Gain the basic knowledge of extraction and detectionof: Non basic compounds as a- analgesics as salicylic acid b-hypnotics c- antipyretic The basic compounds as a- antidepressants b- antihistamines c- narcotics analgesics CNS stimulant |
Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory
Specific instruments and equipments for detection |
Extraction and detection of vegetable alkaloids |
- Gain the basic knowledge of toxicity detection of: Hydrocyanic acid |
Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory
Specific instruments and equipments for detection |
Extraction and detection of gases |
- Gain the basic knowledge of toxicity detection of: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide & hydrogen sulphide.
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Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory
Specific instruments and equipments for detection |
Extraction and detection of insecticides and zinc phosphide |
Gain the basic knowledge of extraction and detectionof: Organophosphorus compounds Carbamates Pyrethrins and pyrethroids Phosphides Coumarin anticoagulants |
Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory
Specific instruments and equipments for detection |
Extraction and detection of organic chlorine compounds |
Gain the basic knowledge of extraction and detectionof: Chlorinated hydrocarbons
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Lectures - practical lessons
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Extraction and detection drug of addiction |
Gain the basic knowledge of Physical examination , Sampling , Screening tests extraction and detection of: Commonly abused drugs Amfetamine and methamfetamine Cannabis, cannabis resin and Cannabinoids Cocaine Heroin Lysergide Methylenedioxymethamfetamine (MDMA) Anabolic steroids, Benzod Phencyclidine iazepines, Khat, Designer drugs, |
Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory
Specific instruments and equipments for detection |
Extraction and detection of antibiotic compounds |
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Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laboratory
Specific instruments and equipments for detection |
Extraction and detection of combustion product of firearm injury
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Lectures - practical lessons
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Computer for electronic lectures Microscope, slides in department laborator
Specific instruments and equipments for detection |