ALAN LANGFORD is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Criminology and Forensic Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JOHN DEAN is Professor of Analytical and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Graduate School at Northumbria University, UK; ROB REED is Professor of Biomedical Science and Director of Undergraduate Science Programs at CQUniversity, Australia; DAVID HOLMES is Director of Collaborative Programs in Applied Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JONATHAN WEYERS is Director of Quality Assurance at the University of Dundee, UK; and ALLAN JONES is Senior Lecturer and Chancellor's Award Fellow in Ecology, Environmental Science and Zoology at the University of Dundee, UK.

• 1 Essentials of practical work2 Health and safety3 Making measurements and observations4 SI units and their use5 Scientific method and design of experiments6 Working with liquids7 Basic laboratory procedures8 Principles of solution chemistry9 pH and buffer solutions10 Introduction to microscopy11 Setting up and using microscopes12 Sample preparation13 DNA analysis – fundamental principles14 Chromatography15 Mass spectrometry16 Basic spectroscopy17 Atomic spectroscopy18 X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy19 Infrared and Raman spectroscopy20 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy21 Immunoassay22 Electrophoresis23 Personnel and recording the scene24 Collecting evidence – basic principles25 Digital evidence26 Investigating fingerprints27 Footwear marks and impressions28 Investigating other marks29 Document analysis30 Analysis of biological fluids31 DNA analysis – forensic applications32 Analysis of hair33 Analysis of skeletal remains34 Forensic odontology35 Forensic entomology36 Forensic botany37 Alcohol analysis38 Forensic toxicology39 Bulk drug analysis40 Analysis of paint41 Analysis of glass42 Analysis of fibres43 Firearms and ballistic evidence44 Analysis of fires and explosions45 Finding and citing published information46 Using online resources47 Evaluating information48 Word processors, databases and other packages49 Using Spreadsheets50 Fundamental principles of quantitative chemical analysis51 Calibration and quantitative analysis52 Using graphs53 Presenting data in tables54 Hints for solving numerical problems55 Descriptive statistics56 Choosing and using statistical tests57 Chemometrics and advanced statistics58 General aspects of scientific writing59 Giving a spoken presentation60 Writing a forensic statement and presenting evidence in court61 Reporting practical and project work62 Writing essays, literature surveys and reviews63 Organising a poster display64 The importance of transferable skills65 Managing your time66 Working with others67 Taking notes from lectures and texts68 Learning and revising effectively69 Assessments and exams70 Preparing your curriculum vitae

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ALAN LANGFORD is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Criminology and Forensic Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JOHN DEAN is Professor of Analytical and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Graduate School at Northumbria University, UK; ROB REED is Professor of Biomedical Science and Director of Undergraduate Science Programs at CQUniversity, Australia; DAVID HOLMES is Director of Collaborative Programs in Applied Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JONATHAN WEYERS is Director of Quality Assurance at the University of Dundee, UK; and ALLAN JONES is Senior Lecturer and Chancellor's Award Fellow in Ecology, Environmental Science and Zoology at the University of Dundee, UK.

• 1 Essentials of practical work2 Health and safety3 Making measurements and observations4 SI units and their use5 Scientific method and design of experiments6 Working with liquids7 Basic laboratory procedures8 Principles of solution chemistry9 pH and buffer solutions10 Introduction to microscopy11 Setting up and using microscopes12 Sample preparation13 DNA analysis – fundamental principles14 Chromatography15 Mass spectrometry16 Basic spectroscopy17 Atomic spectroscopy18 X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy19 Infrared and Raman spectroscopy20 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy21 Immunoassay22 Electrophoresis23 Personnel and recording the scene24 Collecting evidence – basic principles25 Digital evidence26 Investigating fingerprints27 Footwear marks and impressions28 Investigating other marks29 Document analysis30 Analysis of biological fluids31 DNA analysis – forensic applications32 Analysis of hair33 Analysis of skeletal remains34 Forensic odontology35 Forensic entomology36 Forensic botany37 Alcohol analysis38 Forensic toxicology39 Bulk drug analysis40 Analysis of paint41 Analysis of glass42 Analysis of fibres43 Firearms and ballistic evidence44 Analysis of fires and explosions45 Finding and citing published information46 Using online resources47 Evaluating information48 Word processors, databases and other packages49 Using Spreadsheets50 Fundamental principles of quantitative chemical analysis51 Calibration and quantitative analysis52 Using graphs53 Presenting data in tables54 Hints for solving numerical problems55 Descriptive statistics56 Choosing and using statistical tests57 Chemometrics and advanced statistics58 General aspects of scientific writing59 Giving a spoken presentation60 Writing a forensic statement and presenting evidence in court61 Reporting practical and project work62 Writing essays, literature surveys and reviews63 Organising a poster display64 The importance of transferable skills65 Managing your time66 Working with others67 Taking notes from lectures and texts68 Learning and revising effectively69 Assessments and exams70 Preparing your curriculum vitae

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ALAN LANGFORD is Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Criminology and Forensic Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JOHN DEAN is Professor of Analytical and Environmental Sciences and Director of the Graduate School at Northumbria University, UK; ROB REED is Professor of Biomedical Science and Director of Undergraduate Science Programs at CQUniversity, Australia; DAVID HOLMES is Director of Collaborative Programs in Applied Sciences at Northumbria University, UK; JONATHAN WEYERS is Director of Quality Assurance at the University of Dundee, UK; and ALLAN JONES is Senior Lecturer and Chancellor's Award Fellow in Ecology, Environmental Science and Zoology at the University of Dundee, UK.

• 1 Essentials of practical work2 Health and safety3 Making measurements and observations4 SI units and their use5 Scientific method and design of experiments6 Working with liquids7 Basic laboratory procedures8 Principles of solution chemistry9 pH and buffer solutions10 Introduction to microscopy11 Setting up and using microscopes12 Sample preparation13 DNA analysis – fundamental principles14 Chromatography15 Mass spectrometry16 Basic spectroscopy17 Atomic spectroscopy18 X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy19 Infrared and Raman spectroscopy20 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy21 Immunoassay22 Electrophoresis23 Personnel and recording the scene24 Collecting evidence – basic principles25 Digital evidence26 Investigating fingerprints27 Footwear marks and impressions28 Investigating other marks29 Document analysis30 Analysis of biological fluids31 DNA analysis – forensic applications32 Analysis of hair33 Analysis of skeletal remains34 Forensic odontology35 Forensic entomology36 Forensic botany37 Alcohol analysis38 Forensic toxicology39 Bulk drug analysis40 Analysis of paint41 Analysis of glass42 Analysis of fibres43 Firearms and ballistic evidence44 Analysis of fires and explosions45 Finding and citing published information46 Using online resources47 Evaluating information48 Word processors, databases and other packages49 Using Spreadsheets50 Fundamental principles of quantitative chemical analysis51 Calibration and quantitative analysis52 Using graphs53 Presenting data in tables54 Hints for solving numerical problems55 Descriptive statistics56 Choosing and using statistical tests57 Chemometrics and advanced statistics58 General aspects of scientific writing59 Giving a spoken presentation60 Writing a forensic statement and presenting evidence in court61 Reporting practical and project work62 Writing essays, literature surveys and reviews63 Organising a poster display64 The importance of transferable skills65 Managing your time66 Working with others67 Taking notes from lectures and texts68 Learning and revising effectively69 Assessments and exams70 Preparing your curriculum vitae

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