• Course Description: 

    Forensic Science is the application of scientific principles and techniques pertaining to matters of criminal justice, especially relating to the collection, examination, and analysis of physical evidence. In this lab-based class, students will learn evidence gathering and analysis, terminology, and various investigative techniques utilized in general death and crime scenes. Exploration in forensic science career fields will occur as students progress through the course.

     

    Units of Study:

    • Lab Safety
    • Types of Evidence
    • Fingerprinting
    • Hairs and Fibers
    • Serology and DNA
    • Death Investigation, Anthropology, Entomology
    • Impressions
    • Ballistics
    • Handwriting and Document Analysis
    • Drugs and Toxicology
    • Arson
    • Crime Scene Investigation

  • Weekly lesson plans can be found starting at the top of the document found .