Forensic Science is the study and application of science to matters of law. The textbook used is Forensic Science for High School, by Deslich and Funkhouser, copyright 2006 by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Text discussions are supplemented with forensic videos, labs and activities.
Course Outline:
- 1. Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law
- 2.Types of Evidence
- 3.The Crime Scene
- 4.Fingerprints
- 5.Hairs
- 6.DNA
- 7.Blood
- 8.Drugs
- 9.Toxicology: Poisons and Alcohol
- 10.Human Remains
- 11.Glass
- 12.Document and Handwriting Analysis
- 13.Soil Analysis