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In this course, Introduction to Forensic Chemistry: The Chemistry of Crime-solving, students will gain knowledge on the basic chemical principles and various methods of chemical analysis that are employed to answer legal questions and solve crimes. They will be introduced to major forensic chemistry divisions (Controlled Substances, Toxicology, Trace Evidence, Prints, DNA analysis and Firearms), and the wide-range of routine procedures instrumental in analyzing different forms of evidence. For example, students will learn how chromatography and spectroscopy translates to forensic applications such as trace evidence analysis, as well as understand the underlying principles of fingerprinting or DNA profiling. Furthermore, these will be discussed with accompanying real-life case examples and additional simple hands-on laboratory experiments to create a more engaging atmosphere.