PCHS Course Syllabus

Forensic Science

S. House

Room 10-A

Week / Topics to be introduced
1 / Introduction to Forensics, Microscope
2
3 / Evidence collection
4
5
6 / Meaning, Manner and Mechanism, Cause, and TOD
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8
9 / Hair and Fibers
10
11
12 / Fingerprints
13
14
15
16 / Soil and Glass
17 / Review for Midterm
18 / Midterm Exam
19 / Tools and Cast/Impressions
20
21
22 / Ballistics and Arson
23
24 / DNA, Chromatography
25
26 / Blood/Serology
27
28 / Blood Spatter
29
30
31 / Drugs an Toxicology, GC/MS
32
33 / Documents
34 / Extra Topics
35
36 / Final Exam

Teacher Planning Period _1st Block_ Teacher Email

I will be available for students to receive extra help on the following days and times ____By Appointment___.

·  ALL STUDENTS MUST TURN IN A LAB SAFETY CONTRACT SIGNED BY PARENT AND STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN REQUIRED LABS.

GRADING PROCEDURES:

1st 9 weeks

2nd 9 weeks (1st sem. Post test)

3rd 9 weeks

4th 9 weeks______

75 % 9 weeks average

25% Final Exam (end of course)

*For year long courses, first semester Post Test will count as a test grade in the 2nd 9 weeks grade.

COURSE GRADING POLICY FOR BREAKDOWN OF CLASS WORK:

Daily work/Homework: 15%

Labs/Quizzes: 25%

Tests/ Quizzes and Projects: 60%

Total: 100%

EXAM EXEMPTIONS:

All students will be required to take the Physical Science EOCT. Students may exempt the semester final exam for a course in the following way:

·  A students must have an average of 70 or above, miss no more that 3 days per semester, and have no more than 3 tardies per semester..

MAJOR PROJECTS OR ASSIGNMENTS AND DUE DATES: As Assigned.

SOME BASIC CLASSROOM RULES:

1.  Be on time to class.

2.  Be in your seat when the bell rings and begin warm-up immediately.

3.  Listen when others are speaking.

4.  Respect yourself and others.

5.  Follow directions the first time they are given.

6.  No food or drink is allowed in class. Water is OK.

THE TEACHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES IN CONTENT, GRADING PROCEDURES OR CLASS RULES AS NECESSARY.

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Forensic Science Course Description

The Forensic Science curriculum is designed to build upon science concepts and to apply science to the investigation of crime scenes. It serves as a fourth year of science for graduation and may serve in selected Career Technology programs. Students will learn the scientific protocols for analyzing a crime scene, how to use chemical and physical separation methods to isolate and identify materials, They will also learn how to analyze biological evidence and criminal use of tools, including impression from firearms, and tool marks.

I have received and read the syllabus and classroom rules. I understand them and will abide by the classroom rules in Ms. House’s class.

Student Signature ______Date ______

Parent Signature ______Date ______