Forensic Science Disciplines
Lab Practices
Hair Analysis
Fingerprint Analysis
Fun Box
Fiber Analysis
100
What branch of forensic science deals with the study of physical evidence related to a crime scene?
Criminalistics
100
What 3 pieces of PPE are needed when working with chemicals in the lab?
Safety glasses/goggles, gloves, and apron
100
What is the name of the medulla pattern that appears as 1 long line?
Continuous medulla pattern
100
What material can be used to detect latent prints using the brush and/or swirl methods?
Carbon powder
100
Which type of loop opens up towards the thumb?
Radial loop
100
Fibers are divided into two categories
Natural and Synthetic
200
Which branch of forensic science deals with the study of bones and skeletal remains?
Forensic Anthropology
200
When working with chemicals that may pose a respiratory hazard, the most suitable place in the lab to conduct the work is the ____________.
fume hood
200
The outermost layer of hair is called the _______.
cuticle
200
Identify the fingerprint pattern. 
Central Pocket Loop Whorl
200
What is the definition of forensic science?
The application of science to legal matters
200
Name three natural fibers
Cotton, Silk, Wool, Cashmere, hemp
300
Which forensic scientist has a medical degree and focuses on determining the cause of death by analyzing dead bodies?
Forensic pathologist
300
In the event of a chemical getting into your eye, what should you do?
Notify the teacher and wash your eyes in the eye wash station for a minimum of 15 minutes
300
Most humans have a(n) ___________ cuticle pattern.
Imbricate
300
What molecule in superglue can be heated to detect invisible fingerprints on a dark surface?
Cyanoacrylate
300
Name 3 different settings where a forensic scientist may perform their work.
Crime scene, laboratory, court room
300
Name 3 synthetic fibers
Rayon, satin, polyester, nylon
400
Which forensic scientist has a medical degree and focuses on the interface of law and mental health?
Forensic psychiatrist
400
Which objective lens should be set into place when a sample is first being analyzed under a compound light microscope?
The lowest power objective lens: the x4 lens
400
Name the three layers of hair from the inside out.
Medulla, cortex, cuticle
400
Which major category of fingerprints is hardest to identify at a crime scene? Why?
Loops; If there is no way to tell which hand formed the print, it is not possible to differentiate between a radial loop or an ulnar loop.
400
What was my job title and where did I work before teaching?
Crime Scene Investigator/North Charleston Police Department
400
What is the name of the test we performed to identify unknown samples of fibers
Fiber Burn Analysis
500
Which type of forensic scientist analyzes bodily fluids, blood, hair, insects, and plant and animal remains that are recovered from a crime scene?
Forensic biologist
500
What are the two major pieces of fire safety equipment in the lab and where are they located?
The fire extinguisher and the fire blanket. Both are located in the silver/metal cabinet at the front of the room.
500
Daily Double - Wager points (or your group can pass) and answer the question
Explain how to determine if a hair is animal or human. Must be very specific!
500
Fingerprint analysts have determined that no two people have more than ________ common minutiae points.
8
500
Daily Double - Wager points (or your group can pass) and answer the question
Who stated "Any action of an individual, and obviously the violent action constituting a crime, cannot occur without leaving a trace." (Every contact leaves a trace)
500
What is the total thread count of the fabric shown? 
16