Students will study the scientific, legal and analytical role that forensic science plays in society (crime, natural disasters etc.) A study of the different ways forensic science is portrayed in a range of media will also be undertaken. Investigation and practical work involving a variety of relevant techniques will be an integral component of the project. Techniques such as fingerprinting, plaster casting, blood splatter analysis, hair and fibre analysis, facial recognition software, DNA extraction and blood detection will be covered. Students will also investigative selected case studies in crime scene investigative procedures