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FORENSIC SCIENCE I: SECRETS OF THE DEAD
One Semester Course
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Course Number: SC512
Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. The world of law
enforcement is increasingly making use of the techniques
and knowledge from the sciences to better understand the
crimes that are committed and to catch those individuals
responsible for the crimes. Forensic science applies scientific
knowledge to the criminal justice system. This course
focuses on some of the techniques and practices used by
forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation (CSI).
Starting with how clues and data are recorded and
preserved, the student will follow evidence trails until the
CSI goes to trial, examining how various elements of the
crime scene are analyzed and processed.
FORENSIC SCIENCE II: MORE SECRETS OF THE Although the crime scene represents the first step in solving
DEAD
crimes through forensic science, the crime laboratory plays
a critical role in the analysis of evidence. This course focuses
One Semester Course
Grades 11-12
on the analysis of evidence and testing that takes place
Prerequisite: None
within this setting. We will examine some of the basic
Course Number: SC513
scientific principles and knowledge that guides forensic
laboratory processes, such as those testing DNA, toxicology,
and material analysis. Techniques such as microscopy,
chromatography, odontology, entomology, mineralogy, and
spectroscopy will be examined.
VETERINARY SCIENCE: THE CARE OF ANIMALS
One Semester Course
Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: None
Course Number: SC670
As animals play an increasingly important role in our lives,
scientists have sought to learn more about their health and
well-being. Taking a look at the pets that live in our homes,
on our farms, and in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, this
course will examine some of the common diseases and
treatments for domestic animals. Toxins, parasites, and
infectious diseases impact not only the animals around us,
but at times…we humans as well! Through veterinary
medicine and science, the prevention and treatment of
diseases and health issues is studied and applied.
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