Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Forensics: The Science of Materials

Forensics: The Science of Materials—on CD-ROM

This CD-ROM takes the user through a compelling interactive detective story, beginning with a crime and focusing on the collection and analysis of evidence. Forensics experts at the police department point out the differences between natural and synthetic fibers; the properties of metals, plastics, and oil; and the information contained in a single strand of hair. This easy-to-use CD-ROM is the perfect introduction to the science of forensics and contains 40 minutes of video; background information in the form of text, graphs, and statistics; activities; and Internet links. Can be used with both Windows and Macintosh.

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Item#: BVL12066
Copyright date: ©2000
CD-ROM ISBN 978-0-7365-3847-3


CD-ROM	$149.95

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