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HU Credits:
3
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Criminology
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Abraham (Avi) Domb
Coordinator Office Hours:
appointment 054-8820677
Teaching Staff:
Prof Abraham Domb,
Mr. Noam Steinman
Course/Module description:
Introductory course to students without exact science background, particularly in chemistry, that will allow them understand the methods used in forensic labs and read expert opinions.
Course/Module aims:
The objective of this course is to provide background in chemistry and biology and methods commonly used at forensic labs. The course is composed of 2 chapters:
1. Introduction to general chemistry
2. Introduction of organic chemistry
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Familiarize with chemistry terminology, use of scientific methods commonly used in chemical labs and in forensic labs. know the chemical structure of some illicit drugs, explosives and burning agents.
Attendance requirements(%):
50
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Remote studies using pre-recorded lectures and ZOOM sessions.
Course/Module Content:
The course is divided in 2 chapters, general chemistry which include: atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, redox reactions. Pat 2 will be devoted to organic chemistry, synthesis and functiona groups.
Required Reading:
to be added to the course website
Additional Reading Material:
to be added to the course website
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 80 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 20 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
Due to Covid 19, the course will be fully remote using recorded lectures and ZOOM meetings. Noam Steinman will assist with all matters related to the course.
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