Forensic Science (Section Sec 7) Assignments
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- 2016 - 2017 School Year
- Department
- Science
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This course introduces students to the scientific techniques used in analyzing and examining physical evidence as it relates to criminal investigations. It will involve information, presentations, and activities related to chemistry, biology and physics and will stress the scientific method and critical thinking. The major areas of study will be: Physical Evidence, Fingerprints, Impression Evidence, Trace and Transfer Evidence, Hair, Fibers, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Handwriting Analysis and Crime Scene Investigation. The class will also examine the historical and literary influences of the field of criminal investigations. The students will participate in readings, hands on activities and laboratory settings and will be required to complete research projects. The skills involved in completing scientific studies will be taught.
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Student will complete Chapter 1 vocabulary (24) Terms using a Frayer Model that was provided in Class. Terms are listed Below.
- Statutory law
- Case or common law
- Stare decisis
- Civil law
- Criminal law
- Misdemeanor
- Felony
- Probable cause
- Miranda rights or Miranda warning
- Booking
- Arraignment
- Nolo contendere
- Preliminary or evidentiary hearing
- Bail
- Grand jury
- Indict
- Plea bargaining
- Violation
- Infraction
- Probative
- Material,
- Hearsay
- Expert witness
- Frye standard
- Daubert ruling
- Junk science
- Criminalistics
- Evidence
- Ballistics
- Odontology
- Pathology
- Entomology