Summary of Course Content and Activities
Forensics 25 is a three-credit course designed for students interested in applying basic scientific concepts and technologies to solve crimes. The course is structured into six modules: Types of Evidence and Fingerprint Analysis, Trace Evidence, Body Fluid Evidence, Forensic Detection of Impaired Driving, Polygraphing and Document Analysis, and Forensic Genetics. Students will explore forensic science techniques, gaining a deeper understanding of how scientific principles are used in criminal investigations. This course offers practical insights into the field of forensics, but students should be aware that some topics may be sensitive or objectionable.
Philosophy statement
Forensic Science 25 is a three-credit course intended for students interested in the use of basic scientific concepts and technologies to solve crimes. Through the study of forensic science techniques, students are given opportunities to explore and understand further how basic scientific concepts apply to this field of study. Please do not enrol if you find these topics objectionable or offensive.
Disclaimer:
A central component of the course involves the analysis of realistic scenarios and case studies.
Prereqs
- Science 10 or 14
Materials
- None
Forecasted amount of time
- 2 hours per week.
Evaluation
- A series of equally weighted Moodle Quizzes