Forensic Science
Year 10 Elective
Course Description
Forensic Science students will blend the study of biology, chemistry and physics to look at evidence and solve crimes. This pathway will offer students theory and ‘hands on’ practical classes to reconstruct crimes and analyse physical evidence like fingerprints, blood, hair, bullets and DNA to use in a court of law.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
develop scientific skills such as research, analysis of texts and articles on crime and forensic procedures. Formulate hypothesis, plan and conduct investigations
apply scientific principles to situations involved in law enforcement
develop knowledge and skills around biological, chemical and physical sciences
Practical Work - Students will undertake a variety of practical experiments including:
Using and viewing contact traces under a microscope
Demonstrate and perform how to dust and extract fingerprints
Analysing impressions and making a casting of their own footprint
Make and compare blood splashes to match with crime scene evidence
Assessment Tasks
Practicals to demonstrate scientific skills and application of scientific principles
Completion of student hand book
Unit exam
Pathways into VCE
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
VET Laboratory Skills
Textbook requirements:
Included in School Bundle -Forensic Science student hand book
Resources/Requirements:
School laptop provided in School Bundle
Forensic Science student hand book & Stationary
Additional Costs:
Pathways
Taking Forensic Science can lead into
Criminal investigator
Science technician
Medical examiner
Criminal profiler
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