Forensic Science

13029500 Forensic Science

Recommended Grade Levels: 11-12

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry; Recommended-any Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security course (Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, & Security, Law Enforcement I, Law Enforcement II)

Credit: 1 (This course satisfies a high school science graduation requirement)

Description: Forensic Science is a course that introduces students to the application of science to connect a violation of law to a specific criminal, criminal act, or behavior and victim. Students will learn terminology and procedures related to the search and examination of physical evidence in criminal cases as they are performed in a typical crime laboratory. Using scientific methods, students will collect and analyze evidence such as fingerprints, bodily fluids, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, and cartridge cases. Students will also learn the history and the legal aspects as they relate to each discipline of forensic science.

Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.