Forensic Science: Fundamentals and Investigations 2012 Update

Description: About this productSynopsisWith today's popular television programs about criminal justice and crime scene investigation and the surge of detective movies and books, students often have a passion for exploring forensic science. Now you can guide that excitement into a profitable learning experience with the help of the innovative, new FORENSIC SCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND INVESTIGATIONS, 2012 UPDATE. This dynamic, visually powerful text has been carefully crafted to ensure solid scientific content and an approach that delivers precisely what you need for your high school course. Now an established best-seller, FORENSIC SCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND INVESTIGATIONS, 2012 UPDATE offers a truly experiential approach that engages students in active learning and emphasizes the application of integrated science in your course. Student materials combine math, chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science with content aligned to the National Science Education Standards, clearly identified by icons. This book balances extensive scientific concepts with hands-on classroom and lab activities, readings, intriguing case studies, and chapter-opening scenarios. The book's exclusive Gale Forensic Science eCollection(tm) database provides instant access to hundreds of journals and Internet resources that spark the interest of today's high school students. The updated edition includes ten new capstone projects that integrate the concepts learned throughout the text. Comprehensive, time-saving teacher support and lab activities deliver exactly what you need to ensure that students receive a solid, integrated science education that keeps readers at all learning levels enthused about science. FORENSIC SCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND INVESTIGATIONS, 2012 UPDATE sets the standard in high school forensic science . . . case closed.Product IdentifiersISBN-100538731559ISBN-139780538731553eBay Product ID (ePID)99520301Key DetailsAuthorAnthony J. BertinoNumber Of Pages608 pagesSeriesForensic ScienceFormatHardcoverPublication Date2011-03-04LanguageEnglishPublisherCengage South-WesternPublication Year2011Additional DetailsCopyright Date2012IllustratedYesDimensionsWeight52.9 OzHeight1.2 In.Width8.8 In.Length11.2 In.Target AudienceGroupCollege AudienceClassification MethodLC Classification NumberHV8073Dewey Decimal363.25Dewey Edition22Reviews"The capstone projects are excellent resources for instructors. Project 4: Dumpster Diving is a valuable exercise that is not commonly explored in a classroom setting. Project 5 requires students to conduct research outside of the textbook case studies. Research and public speaking need to be incorporated more into classroom settings. I also like the focus on the physical evidence. Each group of students can be assigned a different type of physical evidence. I also like the incorporation of peer review and"Wow! I love it when you guys exceed my expectations. I very much enjoyed reading about these capstone projects. I like the variety of projects to consider. The projects range in size (small to large), difficulty (easy to more involved), ability level (basic to advanced), individual versus group projects, single versus multidisciplinary, and projects that are lab-based versus those more traditional pen and paper. The project instructions are easy to follow, and where appropriate, you have provided the neces1. Observation Skills.2. Crime Scene Investigation & Evidence Examination.3. The Study of Hair.4. A Study of Fibers and Fabrics.5. Pollen and Spore Examination.6. Fingerprinting.7. DNA Profiling.8. Blood & Blood Spatter.9. Drug Identification and Toxicology.10. Handwriting Analysis, Forgery, and Counterfeiting.11. Death: Meaning, Manner, Mechanism and Time.12. Soil Examination.13. Forensic Anthropology.14. Glass Evidence.15. Casts and Impressions.16. Tool Marks.17. Ballistics.Capstone Projects:Project 1: Personal Evidence Portfolio.Project 2: Mock Crime Scene Development and Processing.Project 3: Analysis of a Forensic Science TV Show Episode.Project 4: Forensics Dumpster Diving--What the Garbage Can Tell Us.Project 5: Physical Evidence Case Studies. Project 6: Forensic Science Career Exploration.Project 7: Forensic Entomology Case Study.Project 8: Using Forensic Entomology to Solve Crimes.Project 9: Landmark Cases in Acceptance of Evidence.Project 10: How Reliable is the Evidence?Glossary.Appendices.Sine Table.Tangents Table.Bone Measurements Table.Celsius-Fahrenheit Conversion Table.Index.

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