Title: Describe the role of the toxicologist in the forensic laboratory.
Course: Forensic Technology (15055) > Section: Exploring Toxicology and Controlled Substances

Description should include

- performing forensic analyses
- studying the effects of drugs and alcohol on behavior, and the medical and legal effects of drugs and alcohol
- investigating whether drugs or poisons contributed to the manner of death
- investigating nonfatal poisonings.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is toxicology?
- What is the job outlook for forensic toxicologists?
- Where would a forensic toxicologist find employment?
- What type of education and training would a forensic toxicologist need?