Title: Describe situations in which forensic science can be used in criminal investigations related to agriculture.
Course: Biotechnology Foundations in Agricultural and Environmental Science (18308-II) > Section: Investigating Forensics

Description may include gathering and preserving evidence related to a criminal act. Situations may include those involving

- agroterrorist acts
- presence of suspect materials (e.g., anthrax)
- entomology
- plant, animal, and microbial material used as evidence.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What types of evidence may be collected from a crime scene?
- How does the type of crime determine the evidence gathered?
- What steps are involved in gathering and preserving evidence from a crime scene?
- What evidence suggests a criminal vs. an accidental act?
- What skills are important to have as a team member (whether law enforcement, medical professionals, scientists, government agencies, or media) in criminal forensics?
- How does television's portrayal of forensic science influence society's perception of the field?