The course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of Toxicology and Forensic Chemistry. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have acquired the following skills:
- To understand the significance of the general principles of Forensic Chemistry.
- To be familiar with forensic applications of Clinical Chemistry, Biochemistry and Genetics.
- To be familiar with modern molecular techniques applied in Forensic Chemistry.
- To acquire in‑depth knowledge of modern techniques such as ELISA, PCR and DNA analysis.
- To understand modern techniques for DNA isolation.
- To understand procedures and analyses for paternity testing and disputed paternity cases.
- To understand procedures and analyses for investigating sibling relationships and other kinship cases.
- To understand procedures and analyses for determining cause of death.
- To understand procedures and analyses related to reproductive function and obstetric issues.
- To understand procedures and analyses for investigating poisonings by gases.
- To understand procedures and analyses for investigating poisonings by liquids, metals and drugs.
- To understand the role and impact of substances of abuse and their analysis.
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