John Abbott Science Program 200.BO, Lecture notes of Chemistry

Download John Abbott Science Program 200.BO and more Lecture notes Chemistry in PDF only on Docsity! Chemistry 202-DDP-05 Forensic Chemistry Page 1 John Abbott Science Program 200.BO Forensic Chemistry A. General information: B.Introduction: Forensic Chemistry is an option course in the science program, specifically designed to partially fulfill the requirements of objective 00UV. As such it is normally taken by science students after they have completed at least two semesters of the program. Forensic Chemistry is essentially the application of chemistry to all matters of law. The California Association of Criminalists describes the criminalist profession as “That profession and scientific discipline directed to the recognition, identification, individualisation and evaluation of physical evidence by the application of natural sciences to law science matters”. This course provides students with an excellent opportunity to apply what they have learned in their studies in the natural sciences. Centered on the discipline of chemistry, the course nevertheless makes use of the principles of physics, appeals to the logic of mathematical analysis and involves reflection on issues that often include biological and biochemical puzzles. Presented largely in the form of case studies, students are able to follow the methods used in actual situations and test their ability to apply what they have learned. Comprehensive Assessment and Integration in the Science Program The Ministry of Education requires every student to pass a program comprehensive assessment and a program integrating activity (Exit Profile Competency 14: “to apply what has been learned to new situations” and Ministry objective 00UU: “to apply acquired knowledge to one or more subjects in the sciences”). The Ministry introduced these requirements because it recognized the importance of connecting the various components within each program. The various competencies to be addressed in the Science Program are outlined in the outcomes and standards of the Science Program Exit Profile and are listed below. They are divided into two groups: those competencies that are taught and assessed in virtually every course in the program, and those that will be the primary focus of the option courses The following competencies are taught and assessed in most courses of the program: Discipline: Chemistry Semester: Winter 2018 Course Code: 202-DDP-05 Instructor: Objectives: 00UV, 00UU Office: Ponderation: 3-2-3 Tel: Credits: 2.67 Office Hours: Pre-requisite: 202-NYB-05 & 202-NYA-05 Lecture: Email: Lab (2 hours): Chemistry 202-DDP-05 Forensic Chemistry Page 2 1. To apply the scientific method. 2. To apply a systematic approach to problem solving. 3. To use appropriate data processing techniques. 4. To reason with rigour, i.e. with precision. 5. To learn in an autonomous manner. 6. To display attitudes and behavior compatible with the scientific spirit and method. 7. To apply what has been learned to new situations. The following competencies will be the special focus of the option courses of the program: 8. To communicate effectively. 9. To work as a member of a team. 10. To recognize the links between science, technology and the evolution of society. 11. To develop a personal system of values. 12. To put into context the emergence and development of scientific concepts. Rather than impose a major exam or paper at the end of the Science Program, or requiring a single course to fulfill these requirements, John Abbott College has integrated the fulfillment of these requirements into the option courses taken late in the program. These courses have been designed so that by passing any three option courses a student will have met the above requirements of the program. C: OBJECTIVES STANDARDS Statement of the Competency: General Performance Criteria: To apply the scientific method to criminal investigations and proceedings. (00UV) • Appropriate choice of concepts, laws and principles • Rigorous application of the concepts, laws and principles • Appropriate use of terminology • Adequate mathematical or graphical representation • Coherence, rigour and justification of the problem-solving methods • Respect for the scientific method and experimental protocol • Justification of the method • Critique of the credibility of the results Use of an interdisciplinary approach (00UU) Elements of the Competency: 1. To apply the laws and principles of natural sciences to law sciences. 2. To recognise and evaluate physical evidence from crime scenes using methods of natural sciences. 3. To investigate the balance between the neurological and social factors in determining the workings of the criminal mind. 4. To apply experimental techniques of the natural sciences to crime solving. 5. To undertake an interdisciplinary project that integrates current learning and which demonstrates competence in three specific goals of the exit profile at the advanced level (00UU). Specific Performance Criteria: Specific performance criteria for each of the elements of the competency are shown below along with the corresponding Intermediate Learning Objectives. For the items in the list of learning objectives it is understood that each is preceded by: ‘The student is expected to .....’ Chemistry 202-DDP-05 Forensic Chemistry Page 5 4. Unsolved Great Mysteries of the 20th century, Kirk Wilson, Carroll & Graf Pub, , 1990. 5. Casebook of Forensic Detection, Colin Evans, Berkley Trade, Updated edition, New York, 2007 6. Forensics for Dummies, D.P. Lyle, Wiley, 2004 7. Forensic Science: An Introduction to Scientific and Investigative Techniques, James and Nordby, Ed., CRC Press, 2003. Videos available at John Abbott College. 1. Post Mortem with David Suzuki - HV 8079 .H6 P6 1991 2. Forensic Science: A Shred of Evidence - HV 8079.H6 F6 1991 3. The Bombing of America - HV6640. B65 1996 4. Anastasia, Dead or Alive - DK 254. A7 A62 1995 5. The Turin Shroud –BT 587 .S4 T87 1996 H. Teaching Methods: The course will be 75 hours, divided into lecture and laboratory periods. Assignments will be mostly administered through the Omnivox Lea site for the course. Students will be directed to various websites for supplemental information as needed. The lecture and laboratory sessions are described below: Lectures: (45 hours) Varying 1.5-hour periods per week (depending on number of days in week and number of lab sessions per week), consisting of the introduction of new material and revision of previously learned material. In addition, preparation for upcoming laboratory sessions may be discussed during lecture time. Mini-lectures will be given with the help of an overhead projector, multimedia/SmartBoard projector and the front whiteboards. Cooperative learning techniques such as group work, paired interview and peer evaluation will form an integral part of the lecture period. It may be possible that on-line learning sessions will be scheduled. Cell phones, laptops, and other technology may be allowed or encouraged depending on the classroom activities or pedagogy being addressed. Personal use and/or abuse of this privilege may result in a student being asked to leave the classroom. Disruptive behavior to either the teacher or students may also result in the student being asked to leave the classroom. Laboratory sessions: (30 hours) In general, there will be one two-hour laboratory session per week. These sessions will apply the scientific method to some simple “crimes”. Periodically, laboratory sessions will be used for workshops that will help the student cope with the course material. I. Departmental Attendance Policy: a) Regular attendance is expected. If lectures are missed, it is the responsibility of the student to cover the material missed and to be aware of any announcements made concerning assignments, quizzes, tests or changes to the laboratory schedule. b) Students must attend the laboratory session in which they are officially registered. c) There will be no make-up tests, quizzes or laboratory periods. If you miss an evaluation session or deadline due to illness, you must notify your instructor as soon as possible. A valid medical note is required to prove absence for a medical reason. If a test is missed for a valid reason, then the final exam mark will be used as a basis for a substitute for the missed test mark. Late homework may be accepted, with or without penalty, at the discretion of individual instructors. d) Periodically there will be workshops held during the laboratory period. Attendance is required. Quizzes or assignments may be given during these workshops. e) A special note concerning the use of chemicals: this course uses chemicals as part of its normal teaching practices. If a student has experienced allergic reactions in the past due to any particular chemical or chemicals he or she must inform the instructor. In the event that an allergic reaction is experienced at the college, the student should report to Campus Security immediately (local 5226, 5231, or 9-514-398-7770). f) Cell phones and computers may only be used during class for pedagogical purposes. Chemistry 202-DDP-05 Forensic Chemistry Page 6 g) Students are expected to behave respectfully towards their classmates and teachers. In case of inappropriate behavior a student will be asked to leave the class or the lab session. If an assessment is planned for this session, a mark of zero will be given in that case. J. College Policies: Policy No. 7 – IPESA, Institutional Policy on the Evaluation of Student Achievement: http://johnabbott.qc.ca/ipesa a) Changes to Evaluation Plan in Course Outline (Article 5.3). Changes require documented unanimous consent from regularly attending students and approval by the department and the program dean. b) Religious Holidays (Articles 3.2.13 and 4.1). Students who wish to miss classes in order to observe religious holidays must inform their teacher of their intent in writing within the first two weeks of the semester. c) Student Rights and Responsibilities (Articles 3.2.18 and 3.3.6). It is the responsibility of students to keep all assessed material returned to them and/or all digital work submitted to the teacher in the event of a grade review. (The deadline for a Grade Review is four (4) weeks after the start of the next regular semester.) Students have the right to receive graded evaluations, for regular day division courses, within two weeks after the due date or exam/test date, except in extenuating circumstances. A maximum of three (3) weeks may apply in certain circumstances (ex. major essays) if approved by the department and stated on the course outline. For evaluations at the end of the semester/course, the results must be given to the student by the grade submission deadline (see current Academic Calendar). d) Cheating and Plagiarism (Articles 9.1 and 9.2). Cheating and plagiarism are unacceptable at John Abbott College. They represent infractions against academic integrity. Students are expected to conduct themselves accordingly and must be responsible for all of their actions. College definition of Cheating: Cheating means any dishonest or deceptive practice relative to examinations, tests, quizzes, lab assignments, research papers or other forms of evaluation tasks. Cheating includes, but is not restricted to, making use of or being in possession of unauthorized material or devices and/or obtaining or providing unauthorized assistance in writing examinations, papers or any other evaluation task and submitting the same work in more than one course without the teacher’s permission. It is incumbent upon the department through the teacher to ensure students are forewarned about unauthorized material, devices or practices that are not permitted. College definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It includes copying or paraphrasing (expressing the ideas of someone else in one’s own words), of another person's work or the use of another person’s work or ideas without acknowledgement of its source. Plagiarism can be from any source including books, magazines, electronic or photographic media or another student's paper or work.