The Forensics course is designed to familiarize students with the basic principles and uses of forensic science. The course will review the basic applications of the biological, physical, chemical, medical and behavioral sciences to questions of evidence and law. In doing so, students should gain a basic understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the forensic sciences as they work through this highly laboratory oriented course.
Textbook used:
Deslich, Barbara., and Funkhouser, John., Forensic Science for High School., Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company 2006
Grading Scale:
25% homework, 25% labs, 25% Test, 25% quiz
Supplies needed:
pen/paper, notebook, colored pencils, Scientific calculator, flash drive
Syllabus:
REMIND 101:
Additional Information
skeletal information PMI chart Forensic Corrulation factor
Forensic Physics Accident Reconstruction Chart
Forensic Homework Handouts:
- Forensic Science Uni1
- in class – calculating time of death using algor mortis
- Forensics Chemistry Problems(BAC problems)
- Forensics Toxicology and LD50 problems
- Forensics Physics Problems
- Probability and Class Evidence
- Forensics Statistics Problems
- blood_spatter_Scenario-worksheets
- Introduction-to-Blood-Crossword
- Forensics Blood Typing and angle of impact problems
- Forensic science blood basic
- Forensics blood basics review
- Forensic Entomology
- Calculating-Height-with-Bones-worksheet
- CSI web adventure
- Forensic firearms Problems
- Fire Basic
- Power of evidence challenge
- Power of Evidence Unit Review
Crime Scene University Handouts with Video Questions:
Dismemberment Drugs and a Dirty Deal
Master of the House Murder/Suicide
Video Questions Worksheets
Forensics Lab Manual:
Owen Instructional Videos:
Below you will find a link to various videos I have made to help aid in your success in Forensics. After viewing these videos you will: 1. be able to see why Mrs. Owen is a scientist and not an actress. 2. Feel more confident in the area you are studying.
Postmortem Interval Problems (PMI)
BAC Problems Toxicology Problems
Forensic Physics Accident reconstruction problems
Introduction to Forensic Anthropology
QUIZLETS:
FORENSIC SCIENTIST Forensic terms
Forensic specialist unit 1 quiz
Forensics Drugs and Alcohol quiz
Forensics Chemistry Quiz ( glass)
bones of skeleton skeleton part 2 skeleton part 3 forensic skeleton
crime scene quiz physical evidence quiz
Unit Test Review Handouts:
Unit 1 Forensic Review Unit 2 Forensic Chemistry review
Unit 3 Forensic Physics review Unit 4 Forensic Soil Review
Unit 5 part a forensic anatomy review Unit 5 part B test review anatomy
Unit 6 Crime Scene test review Unit 7 Forensic evidence review
Class Power points:
Unit 1 Intro to forensics 2024
UNIT 2 forensic chemistry 2024http://www.kowenscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/UNIT-2-forensic-chemistry-2024.ppt
Unit 5 Forensic Blood and Hair Analysis 2024
Unit 6 fingerprints and anthropology 2024
Unit 7 forensic crime scene 2024
Unit 8 Forensic Psychology and profiling 2024
Forensic Case:
6. The-Azaria-Chamberlain-Case-Study
7. The-Hillside-Stranglers-Case-Study-1
11. Jack-the-Ripper-Case-Study
TED TALKS
Why eye witnesses get it wrong
CASE STUDIES:
Dem bones A classic case of serial murder The case of the druid Dracula What to tell sheriff
VIDEOS:
Tour of the body farm Bone detectives body farm and beyond
WEB QUESTS:
Jack the Ripper Whodunit lizzie borden
Jack Ripper questions Lizzie Borden questions
You tube Videos:
Patricia Cornwell’s view of Jack the Ripper
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