Course Number: SC.FRNSC1
Course Name: Forensic Science 1
Prerequisite: Biology 1,2 and Chemistry 1,2, or concurrently with Chemistry
Course Description:  Forensic Science is a laboratory-based course involving scientific investigations using microscopy, chromatography, comparative analysis techniques, electrophoresis, spot tests, and qualitative analysis examination. Students in this course will apply science skills and concept knowledge from biology, chemistry and physics to the latest techniques for analyzing clues and processing a crime scene. This includes DNA, fingerprinting, handwriting analysis, firearms evidence, bloodstain patterns, latent prints, making shoe print casts, tool mark comparisons, drug testing, and the properties of hair, fiber, and glass. The focus is on problem solving, designing experiments, testing, and making conclusions based on empirical evidence. Writing is an integral part of the course with students being expected to communicate laboratory reports, results, and conclusions, and analyze case studies. This class is intended to be enrichment to current biology, chemistry and physics courses. (10/05)
Course Length: 2 semesters
Period Length: 1
Grade Level:  11-12 grade(s)
Credit Per Semester: 1.0 (Science, Elective)