Forensics [Competency Based]

Forensics introduces students to the field of forensics through a comprehensive look at related careers, laboratories, crime scene processing, evidence, and the impact of media on criminal investigations and trials. Students learn about specific techniques used in crime scene investigations, including autopsy, fingerprint analysis, DNA fingerprinting, and other types of evidence and analysis important to solving crimes. At the end of the course, students are introduced to a variety of specialized forensic sciences, analyze specific case studies, and learn about the Innocence Project and Freedom Project. [9-week course]