Instructor: Keith Martinous
Email: kmartinous@epschoolsri.com
The Forensic Science program is a 3 or 4-year program designed for the self-motivated learner who is interested in analyzing data, observant, and inquisitive. Forensic Science integrates science, mathematics, and writing skills by using real life applications and case studies. Current technologies utilized in the forensic analysis of blood, hair, fibers, and DNA as well as other trace evidence will be used throughout the program giving students real-world exposure to the field of forensics and laboratory sciences. Students will be exposed to experts in the field of forensic science including detectives, fingerprint experts, and forensic anthropologists. In addition various aspects of the Criminal Justice system will also be explored including search and seizure laws, note taking and report writing, crimes against persons as well as crimes against property.
| Forensic Science Level 1
Prerequisite: None. Admission to the program via application process. This course will introduce the students to the field of forensic science by focusing on the following topics: laboratory safety including working with SDS, criminal justice systems, introduction to crime scene investigation, note taking, crime scene sketching, crime scene photography, evidence collection, report writing, microscopy, fingerprints, handwriting and hair analysis. Critical thinking skills and lab safety are emphasized. Course includes applied academics of math, science, technology and language. |
| Forensic Science Level 2
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1, Permission from administration, guidance and instructor. This course will build on the level 1 course by focusing on the following topics: lab safety, interview and interrogation, criminal law and courtroom procedures, blood typing and blood spatter, time of death, entomology, glass analysis, ballistics, automobile and cyber crimes. Critical thinking skills and lab safety are emphasized. Course includes applied academics of math, science, technology and language. |
| Forensic Science Level 3
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2, Permission from administration, guidance and instructor. This course will introduce the students to the field of forensic science by focusing on the following topics: lab safety, criminal justice procedures, issues and ethics in criminal justice, toxicology, DNA analysis, anthropology, arson & explosions, odontology, and profiling. Critical thinking skills and lab safety are emphasized. Course includes applied academics of math, science, technology and language. |
| Advanced Forensic Science
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 3, Permission from administration, guidance and instructor. This course will explore various aspects of forensic science in depth. The focus will be on toxicology and drugs, fingerprinting, DNA, anthropology. Students will be expected to maintain a portfolio of labs and assignments throughout the course to document their performance. Critical thinking skills and lab safety are emphasized. Course includes applied academics of math, science, technology and language. *Students will have the option of applying to Syracuse University for 4 chemistry credits (CHE113) at an additional cost. |
* Students enrolled may receive CP or Honors Science Credit
* Students successfully completing 3 years of the program will be eligible for:
– a math related credit to fulfill EPHS graduation requirements
– a technology proficiency to fulfill EPHS graduation requirements
– credits through a New England Institute of Technology articulation agreement
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