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 work
• 2 Health and safety
• 3 Making measurements and observations
• 4 SI units and their use
• 5 Scientific method and design of experiments
• 6 Working with liquids
• 7 Basic laboratory procedures
• 8 Principles of solution chemistry
• 9 pH and buffer solutions
• 10 Introduction to microscopy
• 11 Setting up and using microscopes
• 12 Sample preparation
• 13 DNA analysis – fundamental principles
• 14 Chromatography
• 15 Mass spectrometry
• 16 Basic spectroscopy
• 17 Atomic spectroscopy
• 18 X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy
• 19 Infrared and Raman spectroscopy
• 20 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
• 21 Immunoassay
• 22 Electrophoresis
• 23 Personnel and recording the scene
• 24 Collecting evidence – basic principles
• 25 Digital evidence
• 26 Investigating fingerprints
• 27 Footwear marks and impressions
• 28 Investigating other marks
• 29 Document analysis
• 30 Analysis of biological fluids
• 31 DNA analysis – forensic applications
• 32 Analysis of hair
• 33 Analysis of skeletal remains
• 34 Forensic odontology
• 35 Forensic entomology
• 36 Forensic botany
• 37 Alcohol analysis
• 38 Forensic toxicology
• 39 Bulk drug analysis
• 40 Analysis of paint
• 41 Analysis of glass
• 42 Analysis of fibres
• 43 Firearms and ballistic evidence
• 44 Analysis of fires and explosions
• 45 Finding and citing published information
• 46 Using online resources
• 47 Evaluating information
• 48 Word processors, databases and other packages
• 49 Using Spreadsheets
• 50 Fundamental principles of quantitative chemical analysis
• 51 Calibration and quantitative analysis
• 52 Using graphs
• 53 Presenting data in tables
• 54 Hints for solving numerical problems
• 55 Descriptive statistics
• 56 Choosing and using statistical tests
• 57 Chemometrics and advanced statistics
• 58 General aspects of scientific writing
• 59 Giving a spoken presentation
• 60 Writing a forensic statement and presenting evidence in court
• 61 Reporting practical and project work
• 62 Writing essays, literature surveys and reviews
• 63 Organising a poster display
• 64 The importance of transferable skills
• 65 Managing your time
• 66 Working with others
• 67 Taking notes from lectures and texts
• 68 Learning and revising effectively
• 69 Assessments and exams
• 70 Preparing your curriculum vitae