Forensic Science Syllabi

Forensic Science Syllabus
Ms. M. Lara
James Madison High School
(210) 356-1400 (school)
[email protected]
Room: D23
2015-2016
Class Expectations:
1. Be prompt
a. I will be in my assigned seat when the bell rings or be tardy.
2. Be responsible
a. I will bring all needed materials to class.
3. Be attentive
a. I will listen to others speak. I will follow instructions and will do my best.
4. Be considerate
a. I will respect other peoples property, be polite and respectful to all people.
5. Obey all school, class, and lab rules
a. Example: Headgear, cell phones, head phones, or head sets are not allowed.
b. I will follow my classroom rules, student code of conduct, and lab rules.
Consequences:
1. Verbal Warning and Documentation
2. Action Plan, Parental Contact and/or Detention.
3. Disciplinary Referral
Attendance: Do not be absent. Forensic science success is part of your ability to be in class. Forensic science is not
like any other class. In fact, if you miss a significant amount of time; then, you will weaken your foundation for other
concepts in class that will build on that material. However, if an emergency occurs, all students must adhere to the school
policies when absent. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed when you were absent, and make it up before
the time of assessment for that particular content. This includes lecture notes, homework, tests, and in class activities.
Failure to comply with these rules will result in a zero. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Attendance Check
1. Attendance is checked according to assigned seating chart before and when bell rings.
Make up Work for Absent Students

1. Check the website: psychedforsci.weebly.com and the daily folders inside filing cabinet for any make-up work.
2. Student is responsible to make up any work pending, and to ask teacher for any questions that they might have.
Tardiness: Being late is disruptive to the teacher and the students. If you are walking in tardy, walk in quietly and
towards the back of the room.
Restroom: Students will be limited to restroom breaks. Please take care of your restroom needs before or after class. 10
minute rule: Students must wait 10 minutes after the bell rings before passes are given out, and no passes 10 minutes
before the bell rings. Restroom breaks are constantly abused. There are only four restroom breaks per six weeks allowed,
unless there are documented and proven health problems. Use designated restroom break passes only, given every six
weeks. In addition, restroom breaks is a privilege, and the student is allowed only if they constantly participate in the
classroom. Discipline problems (tardy, non-participation, etc.) will result in the loss of restroom breaks.
Late Work: This will be dealt with on an assignment by assignment basis and accordance to district policy.
Class Participation: Stamps and stickers will demonstrate student participation in class lectures, discussions, and work
in a daily basis. Please ask questions, ask for more time to think, ask for help, and/or ask to repeat the question to be
successful.
Instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and course outline at any time. The North East ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, national origin age or disability
Interactive Notebooks: Notebooks will be checked for cleanliness, organization, and material covered. It is upmost
importance to keep up with your notebook.
Daily Materials Needed for Class:

1.
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5.
Pen/Pencil
Loose Leaf Paper
Color Pencils and/ or washable markers
Glue sticks
120 Sheets + Notebook
6. Highlighters
7. Pencil Pouch with 3 punch holes
8. Pencil Sharpener
10. Scientific Calculator (option)
Tutoring: Student tutoring is Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. If there is teacher duty, then tutoring
will be rescheduled for the same week. In addition, after school tutoring can be set up by appointment.
Academic Integrity: Each student should submit only the work that he or she has actually performed. If you are caught
cheating, plagiarizing, assisting others to commit dishonesty on an exam, homework, or laboratory data you will receive a
zero on the assignment, your parents will be notified, and will be sent to an administrators office.
Grade Percentages: Grade percentages- Exams: 30%, Quizzes: 20%, Projects/Labs: 30%,
Homework/Participation/Daily Work: 20%.
Course Outline:
This is an introductory course in the field of Forensic Science. This course is a North East ISD approved lab
science course, and can be taken to fulfill the requirement for a fourth science credit.
As a result of this course, the student will develop an understanding of various types of forensic evidence and
their analysis within a laboratory setting, combined with real-life case studies and an emphasis on team collaboration,
similar to how Crime Scene Investigation Teams analyze case evidence to draw a conclusion. The student will also have a
basic understanding of the different sections of Forensic Science and be able to conduct basic analysis of different types of
physical evidence.
The topics of this course include but are not limited to:
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History and Careers in Forensic Science

Forensics and the Law
Crime Scene Investigation
Evidence Examination and Collection
Study of Hair and Fiber Analysis
Fingerprint Collection and Analysis
Serology and Blood Spatter Analysis
DNA Profiling
Questioned Documents Analysis

Toxicology and Controlled Substances
Death: Meaning, Manner, Mechanism and Time
Forensic Entomology
Forensic Antropology
Toolmarks and Ballistics
Footwear and Tire Impressions
This form needs to be signed and returned to teacher.

Student
Date
Parent Signature
Date
Instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and course outline at any time. The North East ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, national origin age or disability

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