FEFA_15 Methods of Forensic Analysis

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/20/20. 4 credit(s). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PharmDr. Ing. Radka Opatřilová, Ph.D., MBA (lecturer)
RNDr. Eva Havránková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Veronika Murgašová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PharmDr. Ing. Radka Opatřilová, Ph.D., MBA
Department of Chemical Drugs – Departments – Faculty of Pharmacy
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Gain hands-on experience with forensic techniques, from evidence collection to analysis and interpretation. Students will build a foundational understanding of how forensic methods are applied in criminal investigations.
Learning outcomes
In the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Develop proficiency in forensic analysis techniques
Students will acquire practical and theoretical skills in various forensic analysis methods, including biological sample analysis, fingerprint identification, toxicological testing, and doping control. They will learn to apply these methods in laboratory settings, ensuring a thorough understanding of how forensic science contributes to criminal investigations and public safety.
2. Understand the legal and ethical implications of forensic science
Students will gain insight into the ethical considerations and legal standards governing the use of forensic evidence in criminal justice systems. This includes the chain of custody, the admissibility of evidence, and the importance of accuracy in forensic analysis to avoid wrongful convictions or miscarriages of justice.
3. Apply advanced laboratory techniques in real-world contexts
Through hands-on laboratory verification exercises, students will develop the ability to apply advanced methods such as toxicological screening, and heavy metal analysis to solve real-world forensic problems. They will understand how to interpret results and their significance in various forensic scenarios, such as crime scene investigations, environmental cases, and drug testing.
Syllabus
  • Introduction, basic concepts, Legislation for forensic analysis methods
  • Toxicological analysis in forensic practice
  • Biological traces - securing, packaging, transport, and storage
  • Methods of sample collection
  • Stability and contamination of biological traces
  • Methods of sample preparation before Forensic Analysis
  • Analysis procedures for selected synthetic substances
  • Analysis of addictive and narcotic substances
  • Analytical methods in doping control
  • Approaches to the analysis of explosives
  • Analysis of heavy metal poisoning
  • Forensic interpretation of analytical results
  • Examples of practice cases
Teaching methods
lectures, class discussion, group projects, laboratory
Assessment methods
participation in classes
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2026.
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