Forensic Science
Forensic Science
Any science used for the purposes of the law is a forensic science. The forensic sciences are used around the world to resolve civil disputes, to justly enforce criminal laws and government regulations, and to protect public health.
In this class, students will learn about:
Observation and perception
Evidence documentation and collection
Various sub-disciplines of forensic science
Chapter 1: Perception and Observation
Chapter 2: Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection
Chapter 3: Hair Analysis
Chapter 4: Fiber Analysis
Chapter 5: Forensic Botany
Chapter 6: Fingerprints
Chapter 7: DNA Profiling
Chapter 8: Blood and Blood Spatter
Chapter 9: Forensic Toxicology
Chapter 10: Handwriting analysis, forgery, and counterfeiting
Chapter 11: Forensic Entomology
Chapter 12: Death: manner, mechanism, and cause
Chapter 13: Soil evidence
Chapter 14: Forensic anthropology
Chapter 15: Glass evidence
Chapter 16: Casts and impressions
Chapter 17: Tool marks
Chapter 18: Firearms and ballistics