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Eberly College of Arts & Sciences Department of Forensic and Investigative Science
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Forensic Chemistry Laboratory

Facilities

The forensic chemistry laboratories contain both preparation and instrumentation areas. Students learn to properly prepare samples, then analyze and interpret the data using scientific methods and instruments commonly found in crime laboratories such as FTIR, GC-MS, ICP-MS, LC-MS, and LIBS. The program focuses on controlled substances, pharmaceuticals, arson, explosives, and toxicology.

  • The forensic chemistry teaching laboratory hosts courses such as forensic chemical analysis, seized drug analysis, arson and explosives, and toxicology.

  • The forensic chemistry teaching laboratory hosts courses such as forensic chemical analysis, seized drug analysis, arson and explosives, and toxicology.

  • Continuing Education Lab containing GC-MS instruments

  • Laboratory space with man working on sample.

    Research lab used to perform chemical analysis.

  • Bench space with pipettes.

    Research lab used to perform chemical analysis.

  • Room with chemistry equipment and sink.

    Research lab used to perform chemical analysis.

  • Chemistry instruments

    Research laboratory with instrumentation.

  • Room with chemistry equipment.

    Research lab space.

  • Chemistry instruments

    High Performance Liquid Chromatography instrument (left) is used to separate compounds, and the Tandem Mass Spectrometry instrument (right) used to identify compounds.