This course is an integrated science course involving the disciplines of biology, chemistry, Earth science, archeology, anthropology, law, medicine, and professional/technical writing. Students will apply science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to real-world investigations involving crime scenes; evaluation of evidence, glass and soil sampling and analysis techniques; organic analysis; microscopic evaluation of evidence; and analysis of hair, fiber, paint, and drugs. This course will involve students developing solutions to authentic problem-based Forensics issues and investigations, while also exploring career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
