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Forensic Science 10: Unusual Cases With Unusual Evidence
Thomas Jones
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,166)
In this 10-week class, students will examine cases with unique and complicated evidence through a modern lens in an attempt to expand our understanding of these crimes.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Forensic Science 10: Unusual Cases With Unusual Evidence will be an exploration of the odd and complex features of several older cases, both solved and unsolved. We will consider modern forensic investigative and testing techniques that could be used in cases where such tools and techniques did not exist at the time. In addition to the cases listed below, we will cover a handful of brief case studies based on students' interest. Week 1: General discussion of the differences in evidence...
Students will enhance their understanding of the changing nature of evidence collection and analysis techniques and the ways in which we can re-evaluate older cases through a modern lens.
I have been teaching forensic science for nearly 20 years, including having had over 3,000 students complete my forensic science classes on Outschool. I hold a J.D. with 11 years of practice focusing on documentary evidence and graduate education in forensic science. I have completed the most thorough cryptanalysis ever done on the Zodiac's writings and am completing a book unveiling the identity of the Zodiac based on his coded messages. I have taught at the college, high school, and middle school levels, and have been invited by major investigative agencies to provide training and mock crime creation.
Homework Offered
While there will not be any required homework, students will be able to review materials for upcoming cases. I will provide materials from certain cases on the classroom page and assist in independent searchers for information.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is assessed informally. I am most interested in determining whether my students are engaged and are thinking.Grades Offered
Learners will receive the materials that they need on the classroom page.
While this class will cover cases that often include murders, I never use any graphic images and I am extremely careful not to discuss any graphic content in such cases. I do this with my college classes as well, preferring to focus on the evidentiary issues.
We will utilize materials from the cases we cover, including excerpts from the Unabomber Manifesto, redacted police files, and newspaper clippings.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,166)
I have been teaching for nearly 20 years, and focusing on forensic science classes and programs for kids since 2005. For the past five years, I have also been teaching a variety of online courses, including space science, climate change, writing,...
Group Class
$140
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-17 learners per class
