Forensics Mid-Term

Application of science to matters of the law

• Forensic Science

• Odontology

• Pathology

• Polygraph

Branch of forensics dealing with electronic records and identity theft

• Ballistics

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Entomology

Branch of forensics dealing with transportation accidents, structure collapses, and product Liability

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Entomology

• Forensic Anthropology

Branch of forensics that profiles criminals and also evaluates offenders to determine if they are competent to stand trial

• Odontology

• Pathology

• Polygraph

• Forensic Psychiatry

Branch of forensics that uses dental marks for identification of corpses

• Odontology

• Pathology

• Polygraph

• Forensic Psychiatry

Branch of forensics that uses autopsies and medical history of victims to determine cause and circumstance of death

• Odontology

• Pathology

• Polygraph

• Forensic Psychiatry

Study of projectiles and firearms

• Ballistics

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Entomology

The study of blood and other body fluids

• Polygraph

• Forensic Psychiatry

• Serology

• Toxicology

The study of insects as they pertain to crime scene investigation

• Ballistics

• Computer Science

• Engineering

• Entomology

The study of the adverse effects of chemical toxins such as drug overdoses or poisonings

• Polygraph

• Forensic Psychiatry

• Serology

• Toxicology