Course title

Forensics

Pre-requisite

Biology and One Additional Science Course

Course description

Forensic Science (Course #1547-1548) Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisite: Biology and one additional science course.

Fulfills UC/CSU "d" - Laboratory Science
https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/details/3460/

Forensic science is a laboratory-based; introduction to the analysis of crime scenes by collecting
and analyzing physical evidence. This course is designed to integrate the fundamental scientific
disciplines while giving students both theory and hands-on experience with the skills and
knowledge required of a forensic crime scene investigator. This multidisciplinary approach will
highlight topics in DNA; genetics; anatomy; chemistry; physics; entomology; botany; and
investigative techniques with supplemental subject matter through case studies; earth science;
mathematics; medicine; technology and sociology. In addition; the ethical; legal; and social
concerns surrounding forensics will be discussed.
Sample evidence for analysis will include; but is not limited to; fingerprints; DNA; projectiles and
trajectories; hair; fibers; toxicology; blood spatter patterns; ballistics; chromatography;
entomology; soil samples; flowers; and impressions. Process skills will include comparative
analysis; critical thinking; deductive reasoning; interviewing; observation; organization; problem
solving; research; communication; evidence collection; lab safety; and technical reading.

School Country

United States

School state

California

School city

San Diego

High school

Cathedral Catholic High School

School Address

5555 Del Mar Heights Road

School zip code

92130

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

07/18/2017

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LINT
• Integrated science

Approved date

08/18/2017

Online / Virtual

No