Course Details
Forensic Science I (Grade 9-12)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Public, Protective, and Government Service
- State Course Code
- 15053
- Length
- One Semester
- Total Hours
- 90
This is the first part of the Forensic Course series. Course focuses on the application of the physical, bio-medical and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology, crime scene analysis, fingerprint technology, document analysis, pattern analysis, examination procedures, applicable law and regulations and professional standards ethics.
Learning Goals
- Demonstrate an understanding of forensic science as a field of study.
- Discuss the history and development of the field of forensic science.
- Examine some of the responsibilities that forensic scientists have in their work.
- Investigate the relationship between forensic science and the criminal justice system.
- Participate in virtual laboratory investigations using methods of scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, technologies, experimental procedures, and safety procedures.
- Explore some of the specialty areas within forensic science.
- Explore and demonstrate an understanding of the different types of evidence.
- Investigate methods of forensic autopsy.
- Explore the use of technology in forensic science.
Choose Curriculum
Forensic Science 1
Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. The world of law enforcement is increasingly making use of the techniques and knowledge from the sciences to better understand the crimes that are committed and to catch those individuals responsible for the crimes. Forensic science applies scientific knowledge to the criminal justice system. This course focuses on some of the techniques and practices used by forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation (CSI). Starting with how clues and data are recorded and preserved, the student will follow evidence trails until the CSI goes to trial, examining how various elements of the crime scene are analyzed and processed.
Online
Items
| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Science 1 | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Unit 2: The Crime Scene
Unit 4: Physical Evidence: Hair, Blood, and Fingerprints
Unit 5: Firearms and Tool Marks
Unit 7: DNA Evidence
Forensic Science Final Exam