Forensic Science
Crime scene science, forensic laboratory analysis, and forensics and justice in Ghana for university students.
About Forensic Science on DigiTransact Mastermind
Crime scene science, forensic laboratory analysis, and forensics and justice in Ghana for university students.
Each of the 8 Forensic Science skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 52 Forensic Science questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Forensic Science work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
8 Forensic Science skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Forensic Science practice sets you should be able to:
- Crime scene processing: Practice questions on crime scene processing.
- DNA and biological evidence: Practice questions on dna and biological evidence.
- Forensic services in Ghana: Practice questions on forensic services in ghana.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Forensic Science question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
DNA profiling identifies individuals by comparing:
- Highly variable regions of DNA between samples
- Blood pressure
- Skin colour
- Shoe size
Working: DNA profiling examines regions of the genome that vary greatly between people, producing a profile that can match a suspect to biological material with extremely high confidence.
Forensic laboratory services for Ghanaian criminal cases are provided mainly by:
- The Ghana Police Service forensic laboratory
- Private barber shops
- The Ghana Tourism Authority
- Football clubs
Working: The Ghana Police forensic science laboratory in Accra handles ballistics, documents, chemistry and biology casework, supported by hospital pathology services.
The first duty of officers arriving at a crime scene is to:
- Secure and preserve the scene from contamination
- Start interviewing suspects on camera
- Move the evidence into bags immediately
- Wash the area
Working: Securing the scene with a cordon prevents people from adding, removing or destroying evidence. Everything else - documentation, collection, analysis - depends on scene integrity.
Main topics and skills
Forensic Science is organised into 3 topic groups covering 8 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Crime Scene Science
Forensic Laboratory Analysis
Forensics and Justice in Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
Which education levels does Forensic Science cover?
The Forensic Science material sits at University. Because each skill is labelled individually, a learner can work below or above their year group without losing their place.
Which parts of Forensic Science can I revise?
Forensic Science is split into 3 topic groups, among them Crime Scene Science, Forensic Laboratory Analysis and Forensics and Justice in Ghana. Each group opens out into individual skills you can take one at a time.
How much Forensic Science practice can I do?
You can work through 52 Forensic Science questions across 8 skills, and read the worked reasoning whether you answer correctly or not.
Does this help with tertiary coursework?
Skills are arranged by education level, which includes the stages leading to tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Check your own syllabus for the exact topics set this year.
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