Course Title: | Forensic Science Section SL |
Course Code: | ensleifo |
MA NCES Code: | 15053 |
Discipline: | Science - General |
Grade Level: | 11, 12 |
Level: | Standard |
Offering: | Spring Only (Spring: 25 Seats; )
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Duration: | 15 weeks |
Prerequisites: | Successful completion of a full year (or equivalent) of biology |
Additional Requirements: | |
Accredited by: | Certified by NCAA for initial-eligibility (VHS School Code: 221356); Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools; Northwest Accreditation Commission |
Course Requires a Media Kit to be Shipped to Students:
No |
Course Requires a Media Kit to be Purchased by Course Sponsor
(see additional details below):
No |
Description:
Forensics will provide students with an in-depth knowledge of techniques and strategies used by forensic scientists. They will learn the steps involved in analyzing a crime scene in order to provide evidence that will be admissible in a court of law. Emphasis is placed on the investigative process. They will get a detailed knowledge of the industry in order to explore the potential for careers in forensic science.
Students will research different methods that forensic scientists use to solve crimes and analyze crime scene data to solve crimes themselves. Topics include collecting evidence, fingerprinting, blood-typing, ballistics, trace evidence, anthropology, and of course, DNA!
Students will need access to a scanner to share images such as fingerprints. |