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The West Windsor-Plainsboro Township High School North in partnership with the Plainsboro Township Police Department.

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This program is offered to the students of the West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North. Interested students are encouraged to contact their guidance counselor.

Students should consider this program if:

They are persuing a future in Forensic Science.
If you like to solve mysteries, especially practical ones, then you might be interested in a career in forensic science.

The class will cover the following topics:

Learn the basic techniques required to solve crimes.
How to use your science background in chemistry and biology to learn to analyze samples.
Learn the importance of documenting your findings regarding samples you have tested and to present those findings in court.