BSc Forensic Sciences Syllabus, Course Structure, Subjects, Books 2023

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B.Sc. Forensic Sciences is a 3-year graduate course in the domain of forensic studies. The course involves the application of scientific knowledge to the investigation of crimes. Professionals in this discipline apply their knowledge of science to analyze the evidence found at a crime scene.

B.Sc. Forensic Sciences: Course Structure

Forensic Sciences includes essential components such as Forensic Pathology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Forensic Medicine, and Odontology (Dentistry). B.Sc. Forensic Science is chiefly laboratory-based science consisting of related elements of Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, Ballistics, the Science of Fingerprinting, Questioned Documents, and Impressions.

B.Sc. Forensic Sciences: Syllabus

The syllabus description for Year I is mentioned below

Year I
Topic	Description
English Language	Letter Writing One word Substitution Idioms and Phrases
Inorganic Chemistry	Atomic structure Hybridization and its different types Chemical bonding Chemistry of block elements
Basic Physics	Mechanics Thermal Physics Electromagnetism Waves and Oscillations Optics Atomic Physics
Introduction to Forensic Science & Criminalities	Introduction to Forensic Science Definition and Types of Crime Police Organization Crime Scene

Syllabus description for Year II is mentioned below

Year II
Topic	Description
Organic Chemistry	Introduction Methods of Purification Electronic displacement Stereo-isomerism Pesticides & Insecticides
Fundamentals of Biology	Introduction and Characteristics of Bacteria Angiosperms Non-Chordates Genetics Evolution Human Physiology
Environmental Studies	Definition, Scope, and Nature of Environment Natural Resources: Renewable and Non-renewable Resources Ecosystems Bio-diversity and its Conservation Environmental Pollution
Law for Forensic Scientists	Criminal Procedure code, the constitution of courts, hierarchy of courts and their powers Constitution of India Indian Evidence Act Indian Penal code Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances Act

Syllabus description for Year III is mentioned below

Year III
Topic	Description
Physical Chemistry	Acid and Bases Electrochemistry Chemical Kinetics Adsorption and Catalysis Thermodynamics Colligative Properties
Fundamentals of Math & Statistics	Matrix Differential Calculus Statistics Testing of Hypothesis
Fundamentals of Computer Science	History and development of computers General awareness of computer hardware Basic operating system concept Cyber Crimes
Instrumentation & Investigation Techniques	Crime Detection Devices Microscopy Chromatography Documents Ballistics Fingerprints Examination

B.Sc. Forensic Sciences: Subjects

English Language	Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry	Fundamentals of Biology
Basic Physics	Environmental Studies
Introduction to Forensic Science & Criminalities	Law for Forensic Scientists
Practical - Inorganic Chemistry	Practical - Organic Chemistry
Practical – Physics	Practical – Biology
Physical Chemistry	Instrumentation & Investigation Techniques
Fundamentals of Math & Statistics	Practical - Physical Chemistry
Fundamentals of Computer Science	Practical - Forensic Science

B.Sc. Forensic Sciences: Books

Name of the Book	Author
Physical Evidence in Forensic Science	Henry C.
Spoken English	Alison Reid
Inorganic Chemistry	Shriver and Atkins
Mycobacteria Protocols	Tanya Parish and Amanda Claire Brown
Molecular Diagnostics	George P. Patrinos
Principles of Proteomics	Richard Thyman
Environmental Biology	Verma P.S and Agarwal V.K
Physical Chemistry	P. Atkins and J de Paula