Welcome to Forensic Science Please Find your seats

Welcome to Forensic Science! Please… - Find your seats - Pick up the handouts (by the door)

What’s in front of you? One copy of the Student Syllabus Homework: Get both pages signed!

Forensic Science Course Outline James I. O’Neill High School Semester 1 - 2019 Mr. Rao

Course Overview and Possible Topics Welcome to Forensic Science! Forensic Science is the use of science and technology to investigate and establish facts in criminal or civil courts of law. Using concepts from the subject areas of chemistry, physics, biology, biotechnology, and the social sciences, forensics examines evidence found at crime scenes to help in determining the suspect of a crime. Students will learn how to study a crime scene, analyze evidence and possible suspects and use scientific methods to prove theories. Possible topics to be covered in this semester are: Crime Scene Analysis, Fingerprints, Casts and Impressions, Serology and Blood Spatter Analysis, Anthropology and Entomology, DNA Analysis, Soil Analysis, Tool Marks and Impressions, Death, Toxicology, Glass Analysis and Arson

What is Forensic Science?

Sign up and Supplies Needed Sign up: Please join the google classroom for this course by entering the code: cvz 4 es 6 Supplies: Every day of class you need to bring: 1. A three ring binder that holds ONLY Forensics material. NO Exceptions. Please keep this outline in your binder at all times for easy reference. 2. A pen or pencil that works.

Grading Quarter grades are determined through a percent system and are calculated using a computer program to avoid mathematical errors. Assignments that will be included in your average will be in the form of: class work (20%), lab activities (40%), quizzes and tests (40%). In calculating averages, each graded assignment has a varying point value. Work is collected as the assignments are completed. Each unit culminates in a summative assessment (quiz, test or case study) to which you will apply the knowledge you learned in the unit. This course included 2 major tests: A “mid-term” near the end of the third quarter and a final exam.

Final Course Grade First Quarter -------------------- 40% Second Quarter ----------------- 40% Final Exam -------------------- 20%

Attendance Being in class is an extremely important part of learning. It allows you to participate and discover facts and data that are not able to be known if you are not in class. Absence from and lateness to class is therefore detrimental to your average and is strongly discouraged.

Classroom Expectations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. General Student Expectations: Be on time. Be prepared for class. Bring your binder, a pen or pencil, Respect your classmates, your teacher and yourself. Please do not disturb others from learning. a. Talking to your friends and neighbors while the teacher is talking is rude and inappropriate. If this behavior occurs you will be asked once to stop. If this behavior continues you will be asked to leave the room and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Please do not swear. a. The classroom should remain a safe environment where everyone feels respected. Swearing in inappropriate and could be considered offensive. Class time is not to be used to deal with personal concerns about grades or outstanding assignments. If you have questions, we would be happy to address your concerns outside of the instructional period.

Classroom Expectations Device Expectations: 1. Electronic devices are a tool intended to enhance the learning experience. Devices should only be used as instructed by the teacher. When using a device, students are expected to remain on task and focused. 1. Cell phones use is unacceptable. Students’ main focus should be on the activities associated with the class and cell phones distract from this goal.

Extra Help Information Extra help is available Tuesday-Friday after school between 1: 50 – 2: 25 pm in room 322. If you are having any problems with the course material, it is your responsibility to seek out extra help either during school or after school. I will try to accommodate your schedule as best as I can.

Getting In Touch - Mr. Rao: joseph. rao@hffmcsd. org

Other Important Information What to do during Evacuations and Lockdowns! Evacuation (Fire Alarm) - Exit building using the staircase to the right of the room Please do not talk - Important info may be announced! Lockdown - Silence your phones! - Teacher - lock the door - Students - Remain quiet & calm - Go to the back corner of the room between the lab desks

Any Questions?