Human Sciences

Forensic Science

This introductory Forensic Science course offers the student an opportunity to explore the basics of how and why forensic science is used today around the world. If you have ever watched a Crime Scene Investigation show, this course will teach you about the different types of evidence used and how the evidence is analyzed to draw conclusions

0.5 CreditsGrades 9–12100% OnlineSelf-Paced9 ModulesStandard High School

About the course

Course Overview

This introductory Forensic Science course offers the student an opportunity to explore the basics of how and why forensic science is used today around the world. If you have ever watched a Crime Scene Investigation show, this course will teach you about the different types of evidence used and how the evidence is analyzed to draw conclusions. This course covers a wide variety of different types of forensic investigations and reports, and concludes by exploring some of the most famous forensic cases in history.

Textbook: Forensic Science © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021

By the end of the course

Learning Objectives

  • Describe forensic sciences and summarize the history of the field.
  • Explain the components and procedure of processing a crime scene.
  • Describe the proper way to collect evidence and maintain the chain of custody.
  • Explain the types of physical evidence that can be collected from a crime scene.
  • Explain the importance of physical evidence analysis and objectivity.
  • Describe the critical role evidence plays in criminal trials.
  • List and explain the many types of commonly used forensic investigations.

Course contents

What You'll Study

01Module

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Forensic Sciences

02Module

Chapter 2: Collecting Physical Evidence

03Module

Chapter 3: Analyzing Physical Evidence

04Module

Chapter 4: Investigating the Crime Scene

05Module

Chapter 5: Types of Evidence

06Module

Chapter 6: Investigative Techniques

07Module

Chapter 7: Types of Forensic Investigation Part 1

08Module

Chapter 8: Types of Forensic Investigation Part 2

09Module

Chapter 9: Forensic Case Studies

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