Syllabus for the post of Scientific Officer – Chemical Section in Forensic Science Laboratory (Police Department) Karnataka
1. Introduction, definition, principles, scope and branches of Forensic Science.
2. Crime Scene Investigation – Definition of crime scene, Classification of crime scenes indoor & outdoor, primary & secondary, macroscopic & microscopic crime scenes, Significance of crime scene and thics of crime scene investigation.
3. Physical Evidence – Definition, Classification, Sources, Significance and value of physical evidence. Linkage between crime scene, victim and criminal. Study of crime scenes relating to Gas explosions. Fire and arson, homicide, suicide, murder, mass disaster (Bomb Blasts, Vehicle and Train accidents, Air-crash, Industrial accidents etc.)
4. Chemical periodicity, main group of elements and their compounds, concept of acids and bases, hard soft acid base concept, non aqueous solvents, organometallic compounds-synthesis, bonding & structure and reactivity, characterization of inorganic compounds.
5. Qualitiative analysis – Sample preparation, dissolution, degistion and fusion. Nature of trace analysis, spot tests and spectroscopic methods, Screening tests commonly engaged in chemical analysis of drugs samples.
6. Quantitative analysis – Volumetric and Gravimetric analysis.
7. Solvent extraction – Advantage and application. Derivation of the relation between the percentage extraction and number of extraction, relation between the percentage extraction and number of extraction, relation between distribution ratio and distribution coefficient, quantitative treatment of neutral chelate in extraction systems, pH extraction curve, masking agent, salting out technique, single extraction verses multiple extractions, solid phase extraction, accelerated solvent extraction, ultrasonic extraction, heat reflux extraction.
Last Updated On – 07th Aug 2022
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