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Student Companion Website to Accompany Criminalistics: Forensic Science, Crime, and Terrorism, Second Edition

Author(s): James E. Girard, PhD, American University
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763789947
  • Online Course     pages      © 2011
    Access Code Subscription Length: 365 Days
Price: International Sales $49.95 US List
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Overview

Developed exclusively for Criminalistics: Forensic Science, Crime and Terrorism, Second Edition, this site offers a variety of resources designed to enhance your study of criminalistics and give you an opportunity to explore topics from the text in more detail, including weblinks, chapter spotlights, flashcards, crossword puzzles, and an interactive glossary that allows you to instantly view definitions of key terms from the book.

Key Features:

  • Web Links - These links showcase external sites that provide additional information about topics covered in the textbook.
  • Chapter Spotlights - These quizzes allow you to review the main points in each section of the book and test your memory and reading comprehension.
  • Interactive Glossary - The glossary allows you to instantly view definitions of key terms from the book. You can search by keyword, browse alphabetically, or browse by chapter.
  • Flashcards - These flashcards will guide you through the key definitions vital to your understanding important topics.
  • Crossword Puzzles - Crosswords provide a fun and interactive overview of each chapter. Simply fill in the crossword puzzle based on material studied in each chapter.

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James E. Girard, PhD-American University

Dr. James Girard is Professor and Chairman of the Chemistry Department at American University. He teaches analytical, environmental and forensic chemistry, as well as chemistry for non-science majors.  

Since he has been at the American University, he has received more than 25 grants totaling more than 3 million dollars and has published over 60 research articles. Professor Girard is a specialist in analytical chemistry. His research focuses on the methods and techniques used to separate and identify complex mixtures. He has also developed methods for the analysis of environmental pollutants in soil and water, the amount of neurotransmitter present in human serum, the concentration of disinfectants in hospital disinfectants, the composition of polymers and the separation and identification of genetic material from DNA.  At American University he has supervised over 25 Masters Theses and 30 PhD dissertations.

Professor Girard is the recipient of awards for excellence in teaching and scholarship. He was the 1995 recipient of the Leo Schubert Award for Outstanding Teaching of Science at the College Level from the Washington Academy of Sciences. In addition, Professor Girard has served as an expert witness in court cases involving environmental, patent infringement and personal injury.

 

 

 

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      Bundle- Criminalistics, Second Edition with the Lab Manual by Sherry T. Brown and Access to the Student Companion Website

      Bundle ISBN: 9781449625627
      This money-saving bundle includes Criminalistics, Second Edition, Laboratory Manual for Criminalistics and Forensic Science, by Sherry T. Brown (ExpressPDF), and access to the student companion website.
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      Bundle - Criminalistics, Second Edition with Access to the Student Companion Website

      Bundle ISBN: 9781449625672
      This money-saving bundle includes Criminalistics, Second Edition and access to the student companion website. Developed exclusively for the Second Edition, the site offers a variety of resources designed to enhance your study of criminalistics and give you an opportunity to explore topics from the text in more detail, including weblinks, chapter spotlights, flashcards, crossword puzzles, and an interactive glossary that allows you to instantly view definitions of key terms from the book.
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