Forensic Science
Course #:
SCI
5-168
Division:
Natural Science
Department:
High School Science
Suggested Age:
16-18
Prerequisites:
Biology, Chemistry, Algebra 1
Course Description:
One High School Credit
This class is designed to expose students to the over 20 different scientific disciplines that contribute to Forensic Science and how they are applied, using a Biblical worldview. It is geared toward students who have an interest in any area of the Criminal Justice system. Topics are of a sensitive nature, so students must be able to handle the topics.
Topics include: Real and theoretical case studies, Drugs and Toxicology, Fingerprints, DNA, Residue and patterns, Crime labs, Facial recognition, the Judicial System, and more.
Students will perform activities related to the topics, have guest speakers, participate in possible field trips, and create projects for presentation.
Classes will have PowerPoint lectures over the material as well as labs and activities. Notes will be taken by the students, and the instructor will determine any quizzes or exams.
Curriculum/Materials:
Textbook: Intro to Forensic Science from a Biblical Worldview by Masterbooks and Jennifer Hall Rivera, 2023