Introduction to Forensics & The Power of Observation

Homework Schedule & Unit Objectives

Introduction to Forensics

• • Forefathers Excerpt from Ch. 1 of Textbook

  • 25 Influential People in Forensics Field (not the forefathers)

  • Forensic Files "Dew Process"

  • Forensic Files "Lasting Impression"

The Power of Observation

• • Eyewitness Accounts: Law School Students Video

  • Eyewitness Accounts: Jennifer & Ron Cotton Video Part One and Part Two

Additional Resources:

• • Advice about pursuing a career in forensic science from Dale Nute, Adjunct Faculty of College of Criminal Justice at Florida State University: https://sprayberrysciencejones.weebly.com/uploads/5/7/2/5/57251491/career_advice_forensic_science.pdf

  • Information about fields in forensic science and corresponding majors: https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/forensic-science-careers/#targetText=A%20forensic%20scientist%20must%20have%20a%20minimum%20of%20a%20bachelor's%20degree.&targetText=Although%20a%20degree%20in%20natural,an%20associate%20degree%20or%20certificate.

  • A sample schedule of a forensic science major (completed in four years) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in NY: http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/faculty/nute/FScareers.html

Law Enforcement in Forensics

Homework Schedule & Unit Objectives

Responsibilities of a 1st Officer

• • "Responsibilities of a 1st Officer" Reading

Responsibilities of a Crime Scene Investigator

• • HW #1 "Examination & Documentation of a Crime Scene" Reading & Worksheet

  • "Procedures for Collecting Evidence" Reading & Worksheet

Responsibilities of the Forensic Fingerprint Examiner

• • HW #3 "Fingerprint Detection" Reading & Worksheet

  • New Detectives "Death Grip" Video

  • Practice ID Fingerprint Patterns Worksheet

  • Practice ID Minutiae Worksheet

  • Forensic Files: "Palm Print Conviction"

Case Study: Jeffrey MacDonald

• • Green Beret Case Study Reading and Notes

  • False Witness Jeffrey MacDonald Video Documentary

Forensic Pathology & Anthropology

Homework Schedule & Unit Objectives

Forensic Pathology

• • HW #6 "Forensic Pathology" Reading & Worksheet

  • HW #7 "Standards Used to Determine Time of Death" Reading & Worksheet

  • "Postmortem: The Death Investigation Crisis in America" Documentary

Forensic Anthropology

• • Packet of Bones you need to know

  • HW #8 "Bones" Reading & Worksheet

  • The Axial Skeleton Quizlet

  • The Appendicular Skeleton Quizlet

  • Forensic Files: "The List Murders" Video

  • New Detectives: "Dead Men Do Talk" Documentary

Additional Resources:

• • Facial Reconstruction

    • http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-do-a-Forensic-Facial-Reconstruction/

    • http://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/forensic-investigation/facial-reconstruction/

    • http://anthropology.si.edu/writteninbone/facial_reconstruction.html

  • Forensic Anthropology

    • http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=45647

    • http://www.nifs.com.au/FactFiles/bones/how.asp?page=how&title=Forensic%20Anthropology

  • Determining the Gender of a Skeleton

    • http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/biology/forensics/sex_determ.html

  • Determining the Age of a Skeleton

    • http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/biology/forensics/age_determ.html

Forensic Psychiatrists/Serial Killers

Homework Schedule & Unit Objectives

"How Serial Killers Work" Reading that we use in class for notes

HW#9: What Makes Serial Killers Tick? Reading & Worksheet

Crime Scene Project

NOVA: Forensic Science on Trial Video

Questioned Documents

Homework Schedule & Unit Objectives

Counterfeit Bills Internet Investigation

Additional Resources: