Forensics 25
Course Outline
Glenmary School 2013
Instructor: Mrs. K. Eastman
Room: 82
Introduction: Forensic Science 25 is designed for students who have completed
Science 10 or 14. Content includes the collection and analysis of evidence from
crime scenes, the principles of fingerprinting, breathalyzers, polygraphing, and
DNA analysis. A major component is an analysis of real crime cases including
the Laci Peterson murder, the infamous John Dillinger, the Zodiac killer, the O.J.
Simpson case, the Atlanta Child Murders, and the tragic death of Princess
Diana..
General Objectives:
1. Understand the strengths and weaknesses of eyewitness accounts and
memory.
2. Analyze physical evidence found at a crime scene.
3. Understand basics about blood typing and DNA analysis.
4. Develop an awareness of the use of entomology in CSI.
5. Describe the principles of fire investigations.
6. Students will gain the ability to make informed decisions about further career
studies and careers in science.
Tentative Schedule:
Topics
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Crime Scene and Eyewitness
Power of Evidence
Blood and DNA basics
Fire Science
Forensic Entomology
10 classes
20 classes
25 classes
15 classes
15 classes
*Timeline is approximate only*
Resources:
Powerpoint Notes
Internet sites
Forensic Lab Kits
CSI: Las Vegas
Teacher Website: http://www.wix.com/Gillettk/Gillettk
PowerSchool info from office
Forensics 25
Course Outline
Glenmary School 2013
Glenmary R.O.C.K.S.
Respect
Organization
Cooperation
- Listen to all
supervisors
- Be punctual and
prepared for class
- talk and work
quietly
Kindness
- use positive and
encouraging
language
Safety
- walk in an
orderly fashion
- Keep desk
- Let others learn
- keep hands and
area/personal space
- work as a team
- use a quiet voice
without interruption
feet to self
tidy
- Respect teachers’, - Complete assigned
- ask permission to - be friendly and
school’s and other’s tasks in a timely
leave
include others
property
manner
* The Glenmary RO.C.K.S. Behaviour Plan will be strictly enforced. Please see the student handbook
and Glenmary website for details.
Assessment:
Formative = practice that is gained while learning
0%
**We will participate in a variety of formative exercises throughout the course**
Quizzes
Projects
Review questions
Labs
Summative = evidence used to assess understanding
100%
**Your final mark will be based on summative assessments such as major projects, topic
tests, unit tests, and the teachers’ professional judgement. **
Your mark will be based on your demonstrated knowledge of the outcomes in the 5 units,
with each unit being weighted as follows:
Unit 1
Crime Scene and Eyewitness
15%
Unit 2
Power of Evidence
30%
Unit 3
Blood and DNA basics
25%
Unit 4
Forensic Entomology
15%
Unit 6
Fire Science
15%
Forensics 25
Course Outline
Glenmary School 2013
Please return this page with your child.
Disclaimer: Due to the graphic nature of the course material and its basis
on real events, this course may not be suitable for everyone. This course
includes discussions on violent crimes, drug use, physical abuse, rape,
and semen analysis. We will be watching curriculum related videos
including episodes of CSI: Las Vegas during class. If you have any
concerns regarding the course content, please contact me at the school to
discuss possible adjustments for your child.
Please indicate that you have reviewed the Forensics 25 Course Outline
and all supporting documents, and that you understand the course your
child is taking by signing the portion below and returning this outline with
your child. Check out the teacher’s website at
http://www.wix.com/gillettk/gillettk for updates on homework and contact
information.
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