Branches of forensic science

The application and study of insect and other arthropod biology to criminal matters.

• Forensic Pathology

• Forensic Anthropology

• Forensic Polygraph

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Entomology

Lie detectors

• Forensic Pathology

• Forensic Anthropology

• Forensic Polygraph

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Entomology

Determining the cause of death by examining a corpse.

• Forensic Ballistics

• Forensic Anthropology

• Forensic Polygraph

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Pathology

The study of pollen, spores and other acid-resistant microscopic plant bodies, including dinoflagellates, to prove or disprove a relationship among objects, people and places that pertain to both criminal and civil cases.

• Forensic Ballistics

• Forensic Palynology

• Forensic Polygraph

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Pathology

A field that combines the practice of psychology and the law.

• Forensic Ballistics

• Forensic Palynology

• Forensic Psychology

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Pathology

The application of dental science to legal investigations, primarily involving the identification of the offender by comparing dental records to a bite mark left on the victim or at the scene, or identification of human remains based on dental records.

• Forensic Ballistics

• Forensic Palynology

• Forensic Psychology

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Pathology

The examination of evidence relating to firearms at a crime scene, including the effects and behavior of projectiles and explosive devices.

• Forensic Ballistics

• Forensic Palynology

• Forensic Psychology

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Pathology

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Applying skeletal analysis and techniques in archaeology to solving criminal cases.

• Forensic Anthropology

• Forensic Palynology

• Forensic Psychology

• Forensic Odontology

• Forensic Pathology