By making use of lively learning and focusing on scientific integration, Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations, 3e channels students’ interest in the subject into productive study experiences. This visually impactful textbook is designed to deliver robust scientific content and an approach aligning with the necessities of high school courses. As a well-established bestseller, Forensic Science: Fundamentals & Investigations provides an immersive approach engaging students in comprehensive learning and emphasizing the application of interdisciplinary science. Student resources incorporate mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, and earth science, all aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Culminating projects consolidate the principles learned throughout the textbook. Comprehensive teacher support and laboratory activities provide exactly what’s needed to ensure that students gain a firm, integrated scientific education, maintaining reader engagement across all learning levels. Supported by MindTap with an eBook, online assessments, Interactive Labs, and Digital Labs, students apply content and practice skills like professional forensic scientists.
For over 40 years, Anthony (Bud) Bertino instructed secondary school and community college science to learners. He taught biology, chemistry, physical science, ecology, and AP Biology, and functioned as a science administrator at Canandaigua Academy. His accolades include Outstanding Biology Educator (NY, NABT), Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Award, Tandy Scholars� Award, and Outstanding Teaching Award from the University of Rochester. He has worked as an AP Biology reader, consultant, and instructor for the College Board, conducting week-long workshops nationwide. Bud has conducted week-long courses for the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) program and acted as an adjunct professor at Finger Lakes Community College, as well as a scientific administrator for both the University at Albany (NY) Graduate School of Education and the College of St. Rose. Bud has attended, developed curricula, and presented for the Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers (CIBT) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). He is a co-author of �Where�s the CAT,� and the author of �The Cookie Jar Mystery� (forensic activities for elementary and afterschool programs). His strategies for saving money have been published in The Science Educator (NSTA publication) and The Forensic Educator magazine.
For over 34 years, Patricia Nolan Bertino taught secondary school science at Scotia- Glenville High School. She formulated curricula and taught high school biology and forensic science biology. Her honors include Outstanding Biology Educator (NY, NABT), Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Award, and the Tandy Scholars� Award. She served as a scientific advisor for Video Discovery, Neo Sci, Prentice Hall Biology review books, and several other diverse publishers. Patricia has had numerous articles published in magazines including the NSTA Reports, STANYS Science Bulletin, The Forensic Educator, and Women in Engineering. Patricia participated in, formulated curricula for, and frequently presented for the Cornell Institute of Biology Teachers (CIBT) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). Patricia�s professional engagement includes memberships in numerous professional organizations. She acted as a corresponding secretary for her local educators’ union and worked as the Subject Area Consultant in Biology for the Eastern division of Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS).
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