OCG - Forensic Science - Semester
School District of Oconee County
Forensic Science
Course Number: 2345FSCH
This course focuses on using science to solve crimes. Many different specialty fields of forensics are introduced. Students participate in inquiry investigations through mock crime scenes. They learn to process the crime scene and determine the forensic techniques to use. They then examine and test evidence using forensic analysis.
Biology 1 or Biology 1 Honors
There are no fees associated with this course.
Other Standards: (List national or local standards students are expected to master in this course)
- (1) Students will recognize and classify various types of evidence in relation to the definition and scope of Forensic Science.
- (2) Students will use various scientific techniques to analyze physical and trace evidence.
- (3) Students will analyze the use of toxicology, serology, and DNA technology in forensic investigations.
- (4) Students will evaluate the role of ballistics, tool marks, and fingerprinting in forensic investigation.
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Science
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