STEM Careers
four-year degree offered at universities in a specific field of study
Bachelor's degree
a decision or judgment in a court case
Verdict
designed for lifting of fingerprints which are developed with fingerprint powder; works best when lifting prints from flat surfaces like glass windows
Lifting Tape
the branch of science concerned with the nature, effects, and detection of poisons
Toxicology
temperature change of a body after death
Algor Mortis
highest possible academic degree which requires four or more years of study in a specific field; can be completed after getting a bachelor's degree
Doctoral degree
individual called to testify because he or she has specialized knowledge or training about the particular subject matter
Expert Testimony
very fine, dark, dry particles used to find latent fingerprints by dusting over objects with brushes
Fingerprint Powders
the study of insects
Entomology
termination of functions in a living organism
Death
this professional is responsible for autopsies and other methods to determine time and cause of death
Coroner
statements provided as evidence by a witness under oath
handheld lens set in a frame which produces an enlarged image of an object when looked through
Magnifying Glass
science of the propulsion, flight, and impact of projectiles
Ballistics
blue to dark purple skin discoloration due to blood settling in the body
Liver Mortis
examines and analyzes evidence from a crime scene to develop objective findings (hint: your teacher is one of these)
Forensic Scientist
criminal evidence acquired through scientific methods, including ballistics, blood tests, and DNA tests to be used in court
optical instruments used for viewing very small objects
Microscopes
testing that was extracted from a biological sample
DNA Analysis
postmortem stiffening of the body due to the loss of ATP
Rigor Mortis
a scientist who specializes in analyzing bones to gather information on how an individual may have died
Forensic Anthropologist
process used to control and document the chronological history of the seizure and possession of evidence
Chain of Custody
barrier to keep biological or chemical hazards from contacting the skin or eyes
Personal Protective Equipment
what type of evidence is this: fibers, hair, soil, wood, gunshot residue and pollen
Trace Evidence
the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter
Putrefaction