Course Details
Forensic Science II (Grade 9-12)
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Course Information
- Subject Area
- Public, Protective, and Government Service
- State Course Code
- 15099
- Length
- One Semester
- Total Hours
- 90
This is the second part of the Forensic Course series. Students should complete Forensic Science I before enrolling in this course. This course focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical 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 2
Although the crime scene represents the first step in solving crimes through forensic science, the crime laboratory plays a critical role in the analysis of evidence. This course focuses on the analysis of evidence and testing that takes place within this setting. We will examine some of the basic scientific principles and knowledge that guide forensic laboratory processes, such as those testing DNA, toxicology, and material analysis. Techniques such as microscopy, chromatography, odontology, entomology, mineralogy, and spectroscopy will be examined.
Online
Items
| Name | Kind | ISBN | Returnable | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forensic Science 2 | Online Class | No | No |
Timeline
Unit 2: Forgeries and Document Examination
Unit 4: Paint, Soil, and Other Trace Evidence
Unit 5: Forensic Entomology
Unit 7: Digital Evidence
Forensic Science II Final Exam