Welcome to Forensic
Science!!
Mrs. Ollo
A general idea about the
course…
• The students will study core investigative
techniques used during crime scene
investigations through hands-on learning
settings.
• Lab activities will be the primary focus of
the class.
– Real Investigative procedures!!
Topical Outline
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Unit 1: What is Forensic Science?
Unit 2: Types of Physical Evidence
Unit 3: Fingerprinting
Unit 4: Footwear Analysis
Unit 5: Hair and Fiber Analysis
Unit 6: Document and Handwriting Analysis
Unit 7: Fire Arms
Unit 8: Blood Spatter Analysis
Unit 9: DNA Evidence
Unit 10: Crime Scene Investigation Procedures
(creation and investigation of a crime)
Grading
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Homework/classwork
Presentations (group)
Labs
*Crime Scene Project (creation,
investigation, and analysis)
* will be part of the final exam grade
Lab Policies
• Labs will be carried out either individually or with
lab partner depending upon the activity.
• Depending upon the lab, labs may be handed in
for a group or individual grade.
• Late policy- 50% credit for turning in a lab the
day after it is due.
Crime Scene Project!!
• For approximately the last 4-5 weeks of the
semester the class will be working in groups to set
up, investigate and analyze a crime scene.
• Each group will set up their crime scene
somewhere in school.
• The students will then work in groups to
investigate each others crime scenes
• Grading- based on analysis of evidence in the
form of a portfolio.
• Final Exam- Case/Investigation will be presented
to the class with PowerPoint.
My goals this semester…
• To get the students excited about
science!
• For the students to understand that
forensic scientists use and apply all
the sciences when investigating
crimes!
• For students to strengthen their own
problem solving skills!
My contact info…
• Cari Ollo- Forensic Science Teacher
• Email- collo@chatham-nj.org
– Best way to contact me for a quick
response
• Room C201