Through reading, writing, discussions, and case-studies, students will explore scientific principles of Forensic Science and methods of investigation. Students will be introduced to the many specialties within forensic science and methods for collecting and recording evidence at crime scenes. Scientific principles based in chemistry and biology will be incorporated into discussions of techniques used for analyzing crime scene evidence. Students will be introduced to technologies for analyzing crime scene evidence such as separating and identifying compounds, microscopy, fingerprinting, document analysis, pathology, anthropology, odontology, entomology, serology, DNA analysis, toxicology, and soil and fiber analysis. Students will also explore ethical and legal considerations in forensic science. The laboratory component of the course will give students hands-on experience using scientific technologies to analyze data and solve problems.
- Teacher: Cynthia DeBoy
- Teacher: Victoria Stegle