FORENSIC SCIENCE (Grades 10-12)

FORENSIC SCIENCE (Grades 10-12)
(SCI3028)        

Forensic science is an interdisciplinary course. It relates various sciences to the legal system. This course will use concepts and lab analysis techniques from the fields of chemistry, biology, physical science, and earth science. Technology such as chromatography, DNA analysis, fingerprinting, and fiber analysis will be utilized to analyze mock crime scenes. Students are expected to investigate, record, and present data from case studies and mock crime scenes. They will make use of critical thinking skills to evaluate a situation, apply appropriate technology to gather data, and assimilate important data in order to solve problems. Science Prerequisites: Completion of Biology and Chemistry with a minimum grade of a “C” or Completion of Chemistry in the Community with a minimum grade of a “B”