Course: Forensics

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Columbia High School (East Greenbush)

INSTRUCTOR:

FULL YEAR

MAXIMUM TOTAL CLASS ENROLLMENT - ALL SITES: 30

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Students must have successfully completed Earth Science & Living Environment Regents.

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: This course will provide a general overview into the field of forensic
science. Forensic science techniques are used in teaching scientific principles. Activities and inquiry-based
labs develop the skills and confidence necessary for students to become proficient at critical thinking and
problem solving.

The forensic science course includes: an overview of forensic science, crime scene analysis, blood basics
and splatter, soil and glass analysis; impressions, tire, foot and tool marks; entomology and time of death;
muscle and bone basics; odontology, teeth and dental records; DNA basics, fingerprinting, mDNA; forensic
toxicology; ballistics.

Famous forensic cases will be studied such as the trial of O.J. Simpson and the Jon Benet Ramsey case.
Many local resources will be used as well as presenters from local experts in the field of forensics. This is a
great class for students interested in collegiate study and careers in fields such as criminology, law
enforcement, psychology, biology, chemistry, forensic science, law and many others.

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS:

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