2007-2008 Fontbonne
Hall Academy
Forensic
Science Trimester
II
Mrs.
Marian Skabeikis Study
Guide 12
Text:
Criminalistics: An Introduction
to Forensic Science, Richard Saferstein
Standard 1: Analysis, Inquiry and Design: Students will use analysis, scientific inquiry and
design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers and develop solutions.
Standard 2: Information Systems: Students will access, generate, process and transfer
information using appropriate technologies.
Standard 4: Science: Students will understand and apply scientific
concepts, principles and theories … and recognize the historical development of
ideas in science.
Standard 5: Technology: Students will apply
technical knowledge and skills to design, construct, use and evaluate products
and systems.
Standard 6: Interconnectedness: Common
Themes:
Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect math,
science and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of
learning.
Standard 7: Interdisciplinary Problem
Solving:
Students will apply knowledge and thinking skills to address real-life problems
and make informed decisions.
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Objectives: |
Readings: |
Assignments: |
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1.
The Nature of Blood ·
Antibodies & Antigens ·
Blood Typing ·
Immunoassay |
Text:
pp. 328 – 336 Class
Activity:
Forensics CD, Ch. 10, “Toxicology & Serology” |
How
are monoclonal antibodies of use to the forensic scientist? |
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2.
Forensic Characterization of Bloodstains |
Text:
pp. 336 – 341 |
Luminol will tell the forensic investigator if blood is
present at a scene. What must the forensic scientist do to further
characterize the blood as belonging to a specific individual? |
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3.
Stain Patterns of Blood |
Text:
pp. 342 – 345 Court
TV: Blood Pattern Analysis |
Read the case study in
Court TV’s Putting
it All Together. Why did investigators have a problem initially? How did
they solve the case? Would the same problems exist in 2006? |
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4.
Principles of Heredity |
Text:
pp. 346 – 348 |
Class Activity: |
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5.
Forensic Characterization of Semen; Collection of Rape Evidence |
Text:
pp. 348 – 358 |
Review Questions: pp. 358 -- 360 |
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Laboratory: |
Blood Typing
The Case of Lois McArthur |
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Exam:
Last meeting, Cycle 7 |
Grading Policy
Written
examinations and tests: 40% Laboratory
exercises: 40% Homework
and other assignments: 20% |
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