Crime Scene Investigation
0.5 credits, 6 periods per cycle for one semester
Crime Scene Investigation: Basic Info
11th-12th Grade
Description: The Forensics Lab course will turn the students into CSI investigators as they navigate through a simulated “Who Done It?” scenario. Through chemical analysis of multiple pieces of evidence left at the scene, students will meticulously build a case and will determine which one of the suspects is the perpetrator. Activities will include analysis of handwriting and fingerprints, fiber and hair samples, trace DNA and residue powders, and DNA Electrophoresis. The course will also include Organic Chemistry labs; including fractional distillation to identify contents in a mystery mixture, melting points of different compounds, and infrared spectroscopy to analyze counterfeit printing.
Prerequisites:
min 75% in biology
AND min 75% in chemistry
Career Clusters:
Human Services
Do you care about people and want to help in some way? Do you like the idea of protecting people? Can you work in the face of danger? Do you want to help people figure out the legal system? Would you like to get paid to help others learn new things? Are you interested in politics? Are rules and laws important to you?
Ex. Detective, Forensic Scientist, Paramedic, Lawyer, Teacher, etc,