Section 1. Introduction Introduction Principles of Forensic Science Forensic Classification of Evidence Interpretation/The Comparative Method Forensic Engineering/Accident Reconstruction/Biomechanics of Injury/Philosophy, Basic Theory, and Fundamentals Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 2. Investigations Introduction Collection and Chain of Evidence Accident Investigation--Determination of Cause Human Factors Investigation and Analysis of Accidents and Incidents Major Incident Scene Management Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 3. Transportation Investigations Introduction Railroad Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Aircraft Flight Data Recorders Air-Bag-Related Injuries and Deaths Electronic Data Recorders (EDRs, Black Boxes) Analog Tachograph Chart Analysis Traffic Injuries and Deaths Airplane Crashes and Other Mass Disasters Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 4. Fire Investigations Introduction Chemistry of Fire Physics/Thermodynamics Thermal Degradation Types of Fires Evidence Collection at Fire Scenes Fire Scene Inspection Methodology Fire Patterns and Their Interpretation Analysis of Fire Debris Interpretation of Fire Debris Analysis Suspicious Deaths Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 5. Other Methods Introduction Audio Enhancement and Authentication Investigation and Analysis of Electrical Accidents Investigation and Analysis of Structural Collapses Biomechanics of Human Gait--Slip and Fall Analysis Forensic Chemical Engineering Investigation and Analysis Materials Analysis and Failure Analysis Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions Section 6. Professional Issues Introduction Crime Scene to Court Forensic Laboratory Reports Health and Safety Key Terms Review Questions Discussion Questions.