•  Sherlock Holmes

    Do you want to be the next Sherlock Holmes?? Then you are in the right place! Welcome to Ms. Rushforth's Forensic Science Online Course!! 

    Instructor name: 

    Jessica Rushforth ATC, LAT

    Email: jessica.rushforth@dvusd.org

    Office Hours:

    • By appointment
    • Message me anytime and I will try to respond within 24 hours or less. I have the ability to answer Canvas from my phone during a sporting event, so it may be much quicker than 24 hours.

    Please make note of the following important dates

    • Final Exams: TBD

    Forensic Science Course Overview

    This lab course concentrates on the application of science to civil and criminal laws that are enforced by law enforcement agencies in a criminal justice system. Labs are designed to collect and analyze evidence. Some materials presented in this class are of a sensitive nature and may be difficult for some individuals. Student discretion is advised.

     

    Disclaimer

          As your Forensic Science teacher, I want to make certain that you are informed about the topics you will be learning. Your Forensic Science class will expose you to several controversial subjects. These include the following:
            o crime scene situations and evidence
            o violence prevention (rape, mugging, abduction) and self-defense
            o serial killer videos, facts, methods, and psychology
            o fingerprinting and hair analysis
            o handgun and bullet analysis
            o the effects of a fired bullet on objects and people
            o drug use, addiction and analysis (legal and illegal)
            o use and detection of blood, other body fluids and poisons
            o autopsy procedures, photos, and videos
          Not only will you learn about these topics, you may also have guest speakers and labs to gain hands-on experience. Illegal substances and objects will not be available to the students. However, several graphic demonstrations, pictures, videos, and illustrations are included in the class so as to further the understanding of certain topics. It is important to note that to convict criminals; one must first understand the circumstances of criminals, the crimes they commit, and the tools that are used to commit them. This must be done at the crime scenes, in laboratories, jailhouse, and courts.

     

Last Modified on August 11, 2023