Forensic Research students will use investigative science techniques to solve intriguing problems involving the law. Students use scientific evidence to paint a picture of what happened in the past. DNA, fingerprinting, physical evidence analysis, scene reconstruction, and biotechnology are some of the techniques that will be introduced. Crime scenes used during this course range from conterfeit money to murder. Students work with forensic professionals to explore and analyze forensic evidence, tap into the criminal mind, and discover how science is used to solve crimes.
 
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	Credits Offered English 11 or 12 (P) Chemistry (P) or Physics (P) Topics in Forensic Research and Biotechnology (P) CART Technology Applications
Students have the opportunity to: Use technology and the scientific method to solve crime scene mysteries Visit a crime lab Be exposed to a number of guest speakers who use scientific evidence in working through criminal investigations `