Name __Akada Selmon_______ ____________________________
Period___ _______
Career research assignment
Highlight your interested area of research:
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Trace Evidence (small evidence)
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Forensic Toxicology (poisons)
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Forensic Psychology (behavior)
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Forensic Photography (crime photos)
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Forensic Pathology (body & death)
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Forensic Odontology (teeth marks)
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Forensic Geology (rocks & dirt)
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Forensic Artist (sketch artist)
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Forensic Entomology (insects)
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Forensic DNA Analysis (blood)
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Forensic Botany (plants)
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Forensic Engineering (structures)
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Forensic Anthropology (bones)
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Digital Forensics (technology)
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Forensic Ballistics (guns & tool marks)
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Forensic Document Examiner (papers & codes)
List the minimum and/ or recommended educational requirements for a career in this field.
Forensic toxicologists must complete a bachelor's degree in forensic science, chemistry,
clinical chemistry, or a related field through an institution that is accredited by the
Forensic Science Education Programs Accrediting Commission
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List 3 colleges/universities that have degrees in this field of study.
Lincoln University
John Jay College
Kingston University
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List 5 courses one would take if pursuing a degree in this field.
General toxicology.
Principles of forensic science.
Applied statistics for data analysis.
Toxic substances.
Forensic medicine.
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Describe what the person’s job description would be.
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Forensic toxicologists perform scientific tests on bodily fluids and tissue samples to
identify any drugs or chemicals present in the body.
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Describe what a person in this field does on a daily basis.
perform tests on samples collected by forensic pathologists during an autopsy or by crime
scene investigators.
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What is the average salary?
$62,654
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Find a case study where a person in this field contributed to the solving of the case.
Describe details of the case and their contribution below.
The Murder of Nicholas Odze
Toxicology tests from the Broward Medical Examiner’s Office found a combination of
oxycodone, oxymorphone, ibuprofen and eszopiclone in the child’s system. Eszopiclone is the
clinical name for Lunesta, a sedative that can lower the breathing and metabolism and can be
fatal if taken in too high a dosage.