Course Description:
Every time a crime is committed, a virtual trail of incriminating evidence is left behind just waiting to be found and analyzed. In Forensic Science II: More Secrets of the Dead, you’ll learn even more about the powerful science of forensics and how it has changed the face of crime and justice in our world. You will learn some basic scientific principles used in the lab, such as toxicology, material analysis, microscopy, and forensic anthropology and find out how scientists use everything from insects to bones to help them solve crimes. Discover how advanced techniques and methodical processes can lead to catching even the craftiest criminal. The best way to battle crime these days is not with a weapon, but with science.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Forensic Science I
Course Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 0.5 CreditSee Units at a Glance
Units at a Glance
1: Drug Evidence
2: Forgeries and Document Examination
3: Forensic Toxicology
4: Paint, Soil, and Trace Evidence
5: Forensic Entomology
6: Forensic Anthropology
7: Digital Evidence
8: The Future of Forensic Science