Original responses to the questions need to be substantial (500 words minimum) and significantly supported by the course textbook and at least one other scholarly, peer reviewed, source.

Course Textbooks:

Gaensslen, R.E. (2008). Introduction to Forensics & Criminalistics. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ISBN: 978-0-07-298848-2.
1. Based upon your understanding of Chapter 8, create a job ad for the position of Firearms Examiner in the crime lab.
2. Discuss the role of NIBIN in the investigation of cases involving firearms.
3. List at least three types of handguns and how they differ.
4. What other body fluids besides blood can be identified in the forensic lab? What are the tests for these fluids?
5. What are genetic markers and how were they used before DNA was available?