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Live Class: Forensics

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Step into the intriguing world of forensic science with Apologia’s Live Online Course! Explore the diverse disciplines that make up this captivating field, from analyzing trace evidence to conducting medical evaluations. Gain hands-on knowledge of how forensic science bridges the gap between scientific discovery and the pursuit of justice, all while examining its alignment with Biblical principles.

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Content Warning: Parental discretion is advised, and we suggest that this course only be used with mature high school students. This course includes real criminal case studies, includes graphic images, and discusses sensitive topics. All information is presented from a Biblical worldview.

GRADE LEVEL: 11th-12th (recommended)
CLASS DATES: Aug 18, 2026-May 4, 2027
DAY OF THE WEEK: Tuesday
TIME: 2:00 pm-3:15 pm ET
PREREQUISITE: None
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Exploring Creation with Forensics Apologia Live Class
Live Class: Forensics - Tuesdays 2:00 pm
Original price was: $795.00.Current price is: $675.00.
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Add the Course Guide & Answer Key.
Apologia Forensics Course Guide
Forensics Course Guide & Answer Key
$28.00
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The student notebook provides a place for students to take notes, review what they've learned, and document their hands-on labs. One notebook per student is recommended.
Apologia Forensics Student Notebook
Forensics Student Notebook
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Add the Lab Kit (optional)
This kit contains the materials needed to complete the laboratory exercises in this course.
Apologia Forensics Lab Kit
Forensics Lab Kit
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Instructor

J. Austin Powell

CFE, M.A., Executive Certificate in Public Policy (Doctoral-Level)

J. Austin Powell is a retired law enforcement professional and educator with nearly 30 years of experience at the local and federal levels. His career included senior policy advisory roles, testimony before a state General Assembly, and contributions to federal legislation signed into law by the President. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner and serves on the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Advisory Council.

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Description

Apologia’s Live Class: Forensics invites students into an interactive exploration of how science is used to uncover truth and pursue justice. In weekly live sessions, students learn directly from a retired federal law enforcement investigator, ask questions in real time, and engage with forensic concepts through guided instruction, quizzes, and optional hands-on labs. The course may be completed as a high school science credit or a science-based elective.

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Syllabus

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Instructor

Austin Powell, Apologia InstructorJ. Austin Powell

CFE, M.A., Executive Certificate in Public Policy (Doctoral-Level)

J. Austin Powell is a retired law enforcement professional and educator with nearly 30 years of experience at the local and federal levels. His career included senior policy advisory roles, testimony before a state General Assembly, and contributions to federal legislation signed into law by the President. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner and serves on the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Advisory Council.

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Required Class Materials

  • Digital ebook version of Exploring Creation with Forensics by Joseph A. Prahlow, M.D. (digital ebook access is included in class purchase)
  • Exploring Creation with Forensics Course Guide & Answer Key
  • Exploring Creation with Forensics Student Notebook
  • Optional  – Forensics Lab Kit  (Needed only if taking the course for a science credit and not as an elective)

Labs

Parents will be responsible for the completion and grading of labs; a lab supply list will be forthcoming.

Course Topics

  • The United States Legal System
  • Fingerprints
  • Trace Evidence — Hairs & Fibers
  • Impression & Toolmark Evidence
  • Toxicology & Chromatography
  • Firearms Examination
  • Death Investigation & Forensic Pathology
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Forensic Odontology
  • Forensic Entomology
  • Bloodstain Evidence
  • Forensic Serology and DNA Testing
  • Other Forensic Sciences
  • Crime Scene

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