Forensic Science EXAM-clean - BMS 5340 Biomedical Forensic Science - University of Zambia Examination 2023-unza

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This document is a past examination paper for the course BMS 5340 Biomedical Forensic Science, part of the fifth-year BSc Biomedical Sciences program at the University of Zambia. The paper, dated November 2023, consists of six essay questions covering core forensic science topics. The examination assesses practical investigative skills, requiring candidates to outline procedures for identifying deceased persons using skeletal evidence, determining postmortem intervals with entomology, and conducting toxicological tests on gut contents. Other questions focus on the identification and validation of biological evidence like semen, the comparative analysis of fingerprint and DNA evidence, forensic ballistics for matching bullets to firearms, and wildlife forensics to deduce the identity and origin of poached meat. The paper also includes a section on digital forensics, testing knowledge of cyber warfare, phishing, spyware, and cyber terrorism. This resource serves as essential practice material for tertiary students preparing for exams in forensic science, providing insight into the application of biomedical knowledge in criminal investigations and legal contexts in Zambia. Review these questions to understand the multidisciplinary approach required in forensic casework and to prepare for assessments in this specialized field.