Living Environment
THE LIVING ENVIRONMENT REGENTS
This lecture and laboratory course uses the methods of scientific inquiry to study the structure and function of representative living organisms. The biological concepts of genetics, evolution and ecology are also explored. This course is recommended for the student who has achieved a minimum of a C in ninth grade science and who possesses a good reading ability.
FORENSIC SCIENCE
Did you ever wonder how law enforcement agencies solve their crimes? Science can play a major role! This course studies how science is used to solve crimes. Forensic science begins at the scene of the crime and extends through the crime lab and into the court room. Topics covered include fingerprinting, DNA analysis, forensic anthropology, serology, and hair analysis. In order to merge theory with practice, students will do a variety of lab activities, using the tools of the forensic scientist. Students will use the science knowledge they acquire to determine what happened and who was involved. This course may appeal to students who are interested in a more application-based science course. This course is a one-semester course and may be used to satisfy a 1/2 credit of a science course requirement.