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Jan 1, 700
The Beginning
Foresic science started in China. They used finger prints to distinguish documents and clay sculpture. -
Jan 1, 1248
First recorded evidence of Foresic Science
The book Hsi DuanYu was the first book that contained knowledge to solving crime. The book explains how to differentiate betweeen strangling and drowning. This book was the first written evidence of foresic science. -
Documented use of Forensic Science
dutiesThis was the first use of physical matching( matching evidence that has be broken). -
The use of mircroscope in Forensic Science
MicroscopeThe first microscope with a comparision bridge, which is used to compare two things side-by-side. -
Sir Sydney Smith
Sir Sydney SmithSir Sydney Smith is well know for his contribution to to the 1913 trial of Patrick Higgins, who murdered his two sons. -
DNA Testing
DNA testing Since DNA testing the field of Forensic Science has improved because of the effieciency in recognizing criminals. -
Duties of a Forensic Scientist
DutiesSomeone who inestigates crime by collecting and analysing evidence. -
Salary of a Forensic Scientist
SalaryThe salary of a Forensic Scientist is around $35,000 - $70,000. -
First use of toxiology
toxiologyToxiology (studies the effect of chemicals on living species) is first used in a jury trial. -
Education required
EducationBachelors degree in Forensic Science or in a related filed such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics.