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    COURSE DESCRIPTION:

    Forensic Science is a year long elective course aimed at students gaining a better understanding of science issues by studying the discoveries and techniques used by forensic scientists.  

     

    COURSE OBJECTIVE:

    The students will learn the basic scientific principles, laboratory techniques, and reasoning skills are used to solve crime. Topics to be explored include latent prints, serology, DNA, chemical analysis, trace evidence, crime scene investigation, digital forensics, toxicology and death investigations. This class has a lot of in class activities and project based learning. Homework Expectations: Students can expect homework each week amounting to ½ to 1 hour per week, additional time will be needed if class is missed due to the high number of in class activities that are required to complete the final exam.

     

    OPEN TO GRADES:   11, 12

    RECOMMENDED GRADES:   11, 12

    PREREQUISITES:  Physical Science and Biology

    MAY REPEAT FOR CREDIT:  No 

     

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Last Modified on January 30, 2024