Credits
This is a 3-credit course.
Description
This course is structured to provide the basic concepts of analytical chemistry as it applies to drug and body fluid analyses. The course is composed of seven modules. Each module will be supplemented with figures, animations, links to appropriate websites, and self-test questions. A series of case studies will be used to reinforce concepts and to combine individual topics covered in each module.
Prerequisites
Please review our recommended course order.
Topics
| Module | Topic |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Sample Preparation and Presumptive Tests |
| Module 2 | Sample Extraction and Thin Layer Chromatography |
| Module 3 | Immunoassays |
| Module 4 | Spectrophotometry in Forensic Chemistry |
| Module 5 | Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry |
| Module 6 | Method Development and Quality Control |
| Module 7 | Forensic Identification of Drugs |
Recommended Materials
Principles of Forensic Toxicology, 5th Edition
Author: Barry Levine
Publisher: Springer International Publishing (2020)
ISBN: 978-3-030-42917-1
Library Access
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