FOR5007 Elements of forensic toxicology

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Appropriately and correctly use technical terms associated with analytical toxicology;

2. 2

   Give examples of the range of techniques used in forensic toxicology and illustrate where they may be applicable;

3. 3

   Discriminate between the common types of drugs seen in forensic medical cases;

4. 4

   Comprehend and evaluate the main pharmacological effects of alcohol and common illicit drugs with the emphasis on their effects on behaviours, psychomotor control and cognition;

5. 5

   Analyse the relevant behavioural effects of common illicit drug combinations and common adverse illicit drug reactions ;

6. 6

   Apply forensic toxicology to case work for the purpose of report preparation and presentation to courts.