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Pmt 423: Forensic Science Question Paper

Pmt 423: Forensic Science 

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Biomedical Science And Technology

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2011



MASENO UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011

FOURTH YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION

FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE a TECHNOLOGY WITH IT




MAIN CAMPUS



PMT 423: FORENSIC SCIENCE

Date: 11th April, 2011 Time: 9.00-11.00a.m

INSTRUCTIONS:

• This paper consists of two sections, A & B.

• Answer ALL questions in SECTION A and TWO questions in SECTION B.



SECTION (40 MARKS)

Answer ALL questions. use illustrations wherever appropriate.

Q 1. Briefly describe FIVE (S) ways in which latent prints can be developed from the surface during forensic investigations. (5 marks)


Q 2. Briefly outline the scientific method of crime reconstruction. (15 marks)


Q 3. Describe in details using 5 given examples the importance of trace evidence with individual characteristics in a crime investigation. (10 marks)


Q 4. Describe the basic steps and checklists in crime scene reconstruction. (10 marks)


Q 5. Briefly describe how forensic dentistry works. (10 marks)




SECTION B (30 MARKS)

Answer any TWO questions. Use illustrations wherever appropriate.


Q 6. Discuss in details the application of forensic serology in the identification of a victim and a suspect in a crime. (15 marks)

Q 7. Using an example, describe how to prepare and interpret reports (15 marks)


Q 8. Outline ways in which asphyxia and would result in death. (15 marks)






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