Forensic Science is the study of the application of sci­ence to the law. This integrated science course is designed to explore the scientific and technological aspects of criminal investigations. Topics will include the study of DNA, glass, blood, fingerprinting, chemical residues, and evidence collection as it relates to forensic issues. 

This course is a miniature version of some of the topics that will be discussed in high school forensics. The goal of this course is to engage interested students into the field of forensics. 

Week 1:
•Intro to Forensics
•Observation Skills
•Deductive Reasoning
•Eyewitness Testimony
•The Innocence Project
Week 2:
•Investigative Processes
Week 3:
•Types of Evidence
Week 4:
•Searching the Crime Scene
•Evidence Collection & Chain of Custody
Week 5:
•From Crime Scene to Court Room
Week 6-7:
•Items of Interest (Evidence)
•Fingerprints
•Hair
•Fibers
Week 8-9:
•Blood Typing
•Handwriting
•Chromatography
•Arson

This course will last 9 weeks using the flex format. Flex means the student work will be on the class wall, so the group will not meet for live classes. The work will be uploaded to the class wall on Sunday night at 11pm EST. Each week the student will log in on Monday to begin the class, and the goal is to finish the weekly assignments by Friday night. 

Student Interaction: Students will interact by uploading an image or video of work samples. In addition, students will engage in group discussions on the class wall.