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Course Overview Forensic Science 300: The Science of Forensic Investigation Grades 11-12 1 semester ½ credit Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology (any level) Description: This course will introduce the concept of applying the methodology of sound scientific practice to issues pertaining to the law. Topical units will include an overview of forensic science and career paths, crime scene protocol, fingerprinting, DNA fingerprinting, serology (blood typing and pattern analysis), forensic anthropology and odontology, forensic toxicology, hair and fibers, forensic entomology, other trace evidence including pollen, spores, glass, paint, document analysis, and ballistics. Expectations: Students will be expected to participate in group work; to follow directions and safe laboratory protocol; to complete all homework assignments and lab reports and turn in on time; to conduct themselves in a professional and mature manner with respect to subject material; to complete and/or make up all quizzes, tests, and projects on time; to employ deductive and critical thinking skills in case studies and labs; to set up a crime scene for other students; to solve a crime scene. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1. How is science as a discipline defined by its process? 2. How does an individual observe, record, analyze, interpret, make predictions and form conclusions based upon their observations? 3. How is the scientific method used in forensic investigation? 4. How are basic concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science applied in forensic investigation? 5. What determines a crime scene, and how is it controlled? 6. What constitutes physical evidence, and how is it recognized, collected, stored, and analyzed? 7. How is physical evidence used in a court of law? 6
PROCESS SKILLS � Applying Probability and Statistics � Applying Scientific Method � Appreciating Art and Music � Creating � Designing � Graphing � Inventing � Listening � Maintaining Physical Fitness � Performing � Problem Solving � Quantifying � Reading (Analyzing) � Reading (Appreciating) � Reading (Comprehending) � Reading (Decoding) � Reasoning and Reflecting � Speaking � Studying � Understanding Number Operations � Using and Creating Formulas � Using Learning Resources and Technology � Using Maps and Globes � Viewing � Working Independently and Collaboratively � Writing and Language Mechanics 7
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VOCABULARY Autolysis Blowfly Body F
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UNIT 8: Trace Evidence 59
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Expectations from DHS Mission State
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Electromagnetic waves result when a
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Manufactured Fiber Fact Book. Washi
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http://myweb.dal.ca/jvandomm/forens
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UNIT 9: Forensic Toxicology Essenti
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D INQ.4 Design and conduct appropri
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CORE TEXT FOR STUDENTS Forensic Sci
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UNIT 10: Document Analysis & Ballis
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D INQ.4 Design and conduct appropri
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VOCABULARY Ammunition Ballistics Ba
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Woiten, G. M. et al., “Particle A
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The Connecticut Framework - K-12 Cu
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Grade 10 Core Themes, Content Stand
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Science and Technology CONTENT STAN
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES Books, journ
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Evaluation Your group must analyze
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