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FORENSIC SCIENCE

FORENSIC SCIENCE. Topics in Grade 11 Science. COURSE DESCRIPTION. Forensic science is the application of scientific disciplines to law. You will finally apply the science you have been learning over the last several years in a unique and enjoyable way.

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FORENSIC SCIENCE

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  1. FORENSIC SCIENCE Topics in Grade 11 Science

  2. COURSE DESCRIPTION • Forensic science is the application of scientific disciplines to law. You will finally apply the science you have been learning over the last several years in a unique and enjoyable way. • Aspects of chemistry, physics, biology and physiology, to name a few, will be included in the course. As an applied science, this course will be lab-based. The projects you do in lab and the assignments given will constitute the major part of your grade. • Although the work is not difficult, there is a lot of it and it must be done on time. • This course should prove to be fascinating, thought provoking, and have a gross-factor that will keep you entertained!

  3. Some RULES • No food or drink is allowed in the classroom. • Cell phones must be handed in at the start of class and picked up at the end of class. • Music devices are only allowed when working individually on an assignment.

  4. Materials you will need • a. One 2”, plain, 3 ring binder with your name on it. • b. One package of dividers (any type) to use in the binder. • c. Several black and blue pens. • d. An Agenda will be essential as late assignments will NOT be accepted. • e. A scientific calculator

  5. Grades will be based on the following • Tests (on each chapter/unit) (30%) • Graded assignments (30%) • (Questions, labs, group work, papers, projects etc.) • Written Midterm Exam (20%) • Final Practical Exam (20%)

  6. How To Keep Track Of You • Keeping Track of Your Grade and other important information: • http://killarneyschool.ca/mrsprott/index.htm USER NAME : Doe, John PASSWORDS : 3 digit student number

  7. Due dates for assignments: • Responsibility is key in this class. You must hand in all assignments when they are due. • Assignments will be accepted and graded until the assignment is returned to the class. At that point the assignment is considered incomplete and will receive a mark of 0 when it is handed in. • If you are sick for an extended period of time, you • must meet with your teacher the day you get back to • schedule times for new due dates. • Generally speaking, you are allowed 24 hours for • every day you are absent to make up a quiz or test.

  8. Daily responsibilities: • You are expected to bring to the class the following items: • Textbook • Notebook (3 ring binder) • Pen • Pencil • Coloured pencils • Metric ruler (30 cm) • Scientific calculator.

  9. What’s In the Course Chapter 1 Forensics and the Law • Careers in Forensics • Responsibility of forensic scientists

  10. Chapter 2 Types of Evidence • The value of direct and indirect evidence in a court of law • Explain what is physical evidence and give examples • Tell individual from class evidence

  11. Chapter 9 Trace Evidence • Identify traces of white powder • Classify lip prints

  12. Chapter 5 Hair • Describe the structure of a hair • Tell the difference between human and animal hair • Assess the probative value of hair

  13. Chapter 6 Fibers • Distinguish and identify different types of fabric • Judge probative value of fiber evidence

  14. Chapter 15 Document and Handwriting Analysis • Characterize your own handwriting using 12 points of analysis • Detect deliberately disguised handwriting • Detect erasures and develop impression writing • Counterfeiting

  15. Chapter 4 Fingerprints • Define the characteristics that allow individual identification of fingerprints • Tell the difference between latent, plastic and visible fingerprints • Recognize ridge patterns and apply them to the Henry and NCIC classification

  16. Chapter 10 Blood • Determine whether a stain is blood • Determine blood type • Explore bloodstain patterns and their significance at a crime scene

  17. Chapter 11 DNA Analysis • Isolate and extract DNA from cells • Calculate probabilities using STR’s • Explain what DNA is and how it is used in DNA Fingerprinting

  18. Chapter 12 Human Remains • Distinguish between male and female skeletons • Give an age range after examining unknown remains • Estimate height by measuring bone length • Describe various types of rigor and their significance

  19. Chapter 3 The Crime Scene • Isolate, record and search for evidence at a mock crime scene • Collect and package evidence at a mock crime scene using proper forensic techniques

  20. Crime Scene Final • Build your own crime scene and turn it over to another group to process and solve. In turn you will process and solve their crime scene.

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