RLG206

Practical 1- Jeopardy (Forensic Science)
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Exam format = multiple choice
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Forensic Anthropology (FA)
Refers to the relationship b/w objects, is important in crime scene investigation and in determination of forensic significance what is context?
The study of the processes that affect the body after death to discovery  what is taphonomy?
Determined by the Forensic Anthropologist, denotes importance in a medico-legal investigation and to police  What is forensic significance?
The type of – say homicide or suicide What is manner of death?
Adult age estimation techniques include degeneration of these  what are pubic symphysis and auricular surface of the pelvis?
Fingerprints
The high and low points of the skin, respectively that makes up fingerprints  what are ridges and furrows?
Ridge end, ridge dot, bifurcation, enclosure, short ridge  what are the five basic characteristics that make a ridge pattern in a fingerprint?
Found on the fingers, palms,  what is friction ridge skin?
Develop in utero, are unique, remain unchanged are classifiable?  What are the four premises of fingerprint identification?
The fingerprint from left to right (images)  What are – arch, loop & whorl?
Forensic Identification (FI)
Standardized across Canada and found in two place in Ontario; Ottawa for the RCMP and Aylmer for provincial police but all can take courses What is training for forensic identification officers?
Comes from Latin which means to speak publically before the forum  what is Forensic?
The investigators and processors of crime scenes in Canada What are the RCMP, Provincial and Municipal Police Forces?
Works in the lab analyzing evidence from a variety of different crime scenes? Who is a Forensic Scientist?
Someone who is not a winner, or what the