Harper-Leatherman A., Huang L. Teaching Chemistry with Forensic Science

American Chemical Society, 2019. — 252 p.Forensic science is an interdisciplinary field that attracts a lot of students to potentially begin a career in the field as well as to simply learn chemistry through the use of this applied and popular field. Chemistry is a key part of the field of forensic science, but chemistry can be taught using forensic science to enhance the interest, motivation, and skill development of students as part of any degree program. This introductory chapter outlines the motivation for this book and many of the advantages of teaching chemistry with forensic science. Chapters in this book provide examples on incorporating forensic science into chemistry courses and laboratory experiments as well as other innovative pedagogies. Instructors can use this book as a resource to find a multitude of ways to incorporate this important area of science into their chemistry curricula.