Forensics

COURSE CONTENT

Theory

Students will learn the scientific principles associated with the intriguing world of Crime Scene Investigation. Students will explore the basis of entering crime scenes and processing a crime scene, types of evidence including genetic evidence (DNA, DNA profiling, blood, toxicology) and types of physical evidence (impressions, handwriting and forgery).

Practical

• DNA extraction

• Hair and fiber identification

• Blood spatter

• Blood typing

• Chromatography

• Handwriting analysis

• Fingerprint analysis

PATHWAYS INTO VCE OR VCE VM

Forensic Science does not exist at VCE, though this subject will support other VCE science subjects.

VCE Physics

VCE Chemistry

VCE Biology