Forensic Science



Forensic Science

Spring 2016

Course Description

This course focuses on the skills and concepts behind crime scene investigation and forensic science. Whether you desire to be crime scene investigator, forensic pathologist, or some other medical scientist, this course will help you hone your investigative skills and review a wide range of science concepts. You will review physics, chemistry, anatomy, cell biology, environmental science and computer science in the process of learning about forensic science. You will engage in lectures, labs, case studies, on-line activities, and professional visits as part of this course. This course should help you see how science is used to answer questions rather than just learning science concepts. It should be a very enjoyable course.

Course Philosophy

The objective of this course is to introduce you to the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career or understand forensic sciences. This includes training you to correctly use laboratory equipment involved in doing scientific investigations. The attention to details, including the reporting of procedure and data, is also a necessary skill that must be developed for a future in any medical, forensic or biological science. You will be evaluated on promptness and attendance, participation, recordkeeping, skill development, and general knowledge of the content. You are expected to study the material and do work outside of class. This includes doing preparation for labs (pre-labs) before attempting them. Without it, you cannot be successful. This gives you the opportunity to be a scientist rather than just study science.

Units of Study Tentative Schedule

Crime Scene Processing and Fingerprinting Jan 20 – Feb 19

Forensic Analysis Feb 22 – Apr 15

Death Investigation Apr 18 – May 17

Grading

Labs 20% includes write ups and participation

Projects 10% out of class assignments

Daily Activities (homework, class assignments) 20% includes computer assignments, review questions, etc

Writing assignments 20% includes case studies and summarizing strategies

Knowledge 30% includes tests and quizzes

▪ In a quarter, six or more absences will result in a failing grade unless time is made up or granted a waiver

▪ All work is to be kept in a notebook or folder

▪ Late work will result in points off each day it is late. A maximum score of 50 will be given if more than a week late.

▪ Notes for each unit can be found on my webpage.

▪ We will use computers a lot in this course. Misuse of the computers (ie. Inappropriate sites, My Space, off-task, unapproved sites) may result in either in alternative assignments or failing grades

▪ Copy-and-pasting computer text into your work is considered plagiarism and will be dealt with under the guidelines of school board policy.

▪ I will post a summary of my lesson plans on my webpage

If you have a PURPOSE for being here, you will be successful and discipline will not be an issue

Productivity

Uncompromising Integrity

Restrained Speech

Positive Relationships

Openness to Feedback

Self-control

Eye to the Future

Honors Projects

1Q – Crime Case Presentation See the Honors Projects link

2Q – Crime Scene Video on the Forensic Science webpage

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Room 301

thowerton@wsfcs.k12.nc.us

(336) 703-6754



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