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Honors Disaster Detectives: The Science of Forensic Engineering

  • Course Code: 30205X0
  • Grade Level: 10th, 11th, 12th graders
  • Semester: Fall Semester
  • Schedule: Monday — Friday
  • Time: 1:30pm – 2:40pm
  • Course Pathway(s): Applied Sciences, Engineering
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Course Introduction

Become a detective of disasters, learning how to uncover the secrets behind structural failures, fires, and vehicular mishaps using the principles of forensic engineering. Uncover the truth and prevent future incidents by analyzing case studies involving materials from actual crime and accident scenes.

Requirements:
●Prerequisites: B or higher in Math III or Integrated Math III through your local high school or NCVPS
● Materials/Textbook: Materials will be provided on loan from NCSSM.
● Site Requirements: Ready access to a computer with internet and web conferencing capabilities. Headphones equipped with built-in microphones are recommended for shared spaces.