Weekdays 9:30am* – 3:00 pm PDT *first session starts at 10am daily

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Students should be able...

Day 1: To learn what it means to be a forensic scientist, what critical thinking tools are involved and the importance of building evidence against a case so it will hold up in court by using proper tools for initial forensic investigation.

Day 2: To understand tools used to compare sequences of DNA and how they can tie suspects and victims together. Microscopic analysis of fibres found on the scene and isolation of microbes from soil sample.

Day 3: To understand the principles of ELISA and Blood Typing and their use in helping with toxicology reports and identifying evidence against suspects.

Day 4: To use PCR to identify unique sequences in suspects and operate a family tree to understand relationships between suspects and victims.

Day 5: To regroup and compare video and data collected on previous days to identify a suspect and form a cohesive argument that supports their decision; they should be able to justify their accusations with evidence and present their conclusions to the "court" (other attendees).