Title: Define forensic science.
Course: Biotechnology Foundations in Technology Education (21999) > Section: Investigating Forensics

Definition should explain that forensic science is science that is used in the court system. Biotechnological aspects include DNA testing, paternity testing, serology testing, and special applications in wildlife/species determination.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the purpose of forensic science?
- What are the processes involved with identifying a person through DNA analysis?
- When did the forensic use of DNA analysis first begin? How has it evolved over the years?
- What is serology testing? How has it evolved over the years?
- What role does DNA testing play in the determination of new species and wildlife forensics?
- What resources offer information about forensic science in the criminal, medical, and biological fields?
- What techniques are used in forensic DNA analysis to amplify the DAN and improve the outcome of the analysis?