"Wherever he steps, whatever he touches, whatever he leaves will serve as a silent witness against him." Edmund Locard
FORENSICS: The SCIENCE Detectives
Wed. June 6th - Fri. June 22nd, 2007
Updated: 2007.06.23 |
What is FORENSIC SCIENCE?
"The word forensic comes from the Latin word forensis: public; to the forum or public discussion; argumentative, rhetorical, belonging to debate or discussion. From there it is a small step to the modern definition of forensic as belonging to, used in or suitable to courts of judicature, or to public discussion or debate. Forensic science is science used in public, in a court or in the justice system. Any science, used for the purposes of the law, is a forensic science." From: The American Academy of Forensic Sciences
FORENSIC BIOLOGY, FORENSIC CHEMISTRY, FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY, FORENSIC TECHNOLOGIES. Experience molecular biology techniques, field techniques, firearms, latent prints, reporting of findings, public speaking, plus others...
Interested in learning more about forensic science?
Course Description:
Popularized by TV shows such as CSI, forensic science has become an attraction for many seeking a college education and pursuit of meaningful career. Life and physical sciences play critical roles in forensic casework. The interdisciplinary nature of forensic science provides an ideal avenue to bridge basic sciences, mathematics and engineering together as it relates to our culture and society.
The "FORENSICS: The SCIENCE Detectives" camp at The University of Arizona is a preparatory course designed to be fun and exciting summer experience while exposing and engaging motivated students entering the 11th, 12th grade as well as students entering the freshman year of college to "real-life" career possibilities in a multitude of disciplines represented in the forensic sciences. High school students in the lower grades are accepted on a case-by-case basis and must demonstrate superior science grades.
Students will hear from scientists, practicing experts, law enforcement and law officials and learn the path to their careers. We will explore biology, chemistry, anthropology and other sciences in a lecture and “HANDS-ON” laboratory based format. And, there will be opportunities to act as “CSIs” and role-play as forensic analysts while testifying in a court of law.
Course Development:
This course is co-developed with the staff of the Tucson Police Department - Crime Laboratory to foster interest in higher education/learning in life and physical sciences. The ARL - Division of Biotechnology aims to promote the understanding of biotechnology and the role of science in our society.
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Arizona Research Laboratories |
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Tucson Police Department |
Course Information:
Focus: Human Identification
Instructor: Al Agellon (U of A)
Co-Instructor: Cathy Burg (Amphitheater USD)
Assistants: Cheryl Langdon (TPD), Jennifer Burg (UA) and Jessica Ortiz (UA)
Dates: June 6-22, 2007
Class Times: 8:15AM - 4:00PM (typically). Please see the schedule for details
Course Schedule & Guest Lecturers: SEE THE COURSE SCHEDULE
Locations: On Campus: Lab Koffler 541 and main meeting room, UA laboratories, UA Agricultural Center. Off Campus: Crime Laboratory - Tucson Police Department Headquarters, SALETC, Court Room - AZ Superior Court in Pima County.
Cost: $435.00 (Refund Policy)
Enrollment: There is a total of 24 spots available.
Student and Parent Information
Dress Code:
We expect the students to follow the typical school dress code. Shorts or skirts are not permitted while off-site or during days where there is a biology or chemistry lab exercise.
On Campus : Wear comfortable clothing. Nothing loose or dangling, no sandals or flip-flops, ALL FOOTWEAR MUST BE CLOSED-TOED. Formal footwear may be open-toed when off-site.
Off-Site: We will be visiting the Southern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Center and the Tucson Police Department Crime Lab - Students must wear their course T-shirt. Semi-professional attire is expected when we visit the AZ Superior Court in Pima County. Expectations will be reinforced during the first day of class.
What to Bring:
Always bring something to write with.
Bottled water, sun protection such as sunscreen and hats, picture I. D., etc.
Pack a LUNCH with ice packs if you will not buying meals - we do not have a refrigerator for food storage.
$$MONEY$$ - if you are going to buy lunch at the Student Union. There are shops for stuff there and at the UA Book Stores. You'll also need money to park a vehicle at the parking garage.
Special Rules:
Students are not permitted to separate from the course during lunch or breaks without a written permission from a parent or guardian (unless 18 yrs. or older).
Where to Meet:
On the first day of class, parents are required to sign the students in (unless 18 yrs. or older). At this time we will ask parents to check the list of adults that are approved to pick up students.
Parents may authorize their children to drive and check themselves in. A note authorizing the student to do this must be submitted prior to or on the first day of camp.
Roll call will always occur at the DESIGNATED MEETING PLACE in front of the Graham Residence Hall.
If the students are authorized by their parents to drive in, they may park their car in the Second St. Garage 114, Sixth St. Garage 18o or Cherry Ave. Garage 115. There is a daily charge to park - please contact the Parking & Transportation Services for questions and rates. Students must report to the designated meeting area (will be reminded of location 1 day prior).
Dismissal:
Dismissal will generally be at 4:00PM except on occasions when dismissal is at 5:00PM. Please refer to the course schedule for dismissal times and locations.
Scholarships
The Tucson Police Foundation and the Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union to cover part of the tuition for children of TPD employees.
Collaborators, Sponsors and Supporters
See the organizations helping to make this course possible. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Post-Course Update
In the NEWS, 2007 FORENSICS: The SCIENCE Detectives
Tucson Citizen | Published: 06.01.2007
KVOA 4 | Aired: 06.08.2007
KGUN 9 | Aired: 06.12.2007
Arizona Daily Star | Published: 06.14.2007
Tucson Citizen | Published: 06.18.2007
2007 SCIENCE Detectives: taken at the TPD Headquarters on 20June2007
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Need additional info?
Contact Al Agellon agellon@email.arizona.edu
