COURSE ID: SC030SYNA01

Forensic Science

Current 2026-27
Start Date: August 17, 2026
End Date: May 20, 2027
District: Niobrara County School District #1
Grade Levels: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Provider: Wyoming Virtual Academy

This course surveys key topics in forensic science, including the application of the scientific process to forensic analysis, procedures and principles of crime scene investigation, physical and trace evidence, and the law and courtroom procedures from the perspective of the forensic scientist. Through online lessons, laboratories, and analysis of fictional crime scenarios, students learn about forensic tools, technical resources, forming and testing hypotheses, proper data collection, and responsible conclusions.