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News & Features Page () 'riic News Argils "ruesday, February 8, 2011 www.thenewsargiis.com "CSr techniques taught in new course Contest J. O continued from P Page 1 Natalie Davis Assitant Editor ndavisl07@wssu.edu DNA, fingerprinting, crime scene analysis and reconstruc tion. It is not CSI or NCIS, famil iar television shows that use these tools to unveil the nature of crimes, it is an introductory forensic science class. Twenty one students are learning how to do the work of the professionals. The class is cross-listed and team-taught by professors in the Life Sciences, Chemistry and Justice Studies depart ments. This is the first time Winston-Salem State has offered a forensic science class. Denise Nation, assistant pro fessor of Justice Studies and program coordinator, said that students will be required to view several television shows, including NCIS and CSI, to interpret the steps of the investigations. "The students will soon be able to identify what police did right and wrong," Nation said. The scientific method will play a major role in this course. Nation said that students will evaluate the scientific methods that are used to analyze physical evi dence based on their current research. Morris Clarke, associate professor of Life Sciences, said that he is surprised and excited by the level of interest from the students so far. "I challenged the students to critique a 'Dateline' program," Clarke said. "They did a great job in crime scene analysis, physical evidence gathering, and psy chological profiling." Nickolay Hristov, adjunct of Life Sciences, said that the course requires students to participate in the Center for Design Innovation (a multi campus research center for the UNC system] website. "My contribution to the class is the application of advanced digital techniques in forensics such as image analysis; 3-D surveying and reconstruction with multi-camera arrays; high-speed videograph; long range laser scanning; and 3-D modeling for simulation," Hristov said. Each professor said that they have their own expectations of the students and the course. "As a hard scientist, I hope the students deepen their sci entific literacy and that they become advocates for the application of scientific meth ods in not only forensics, but also environmental justice, health disparities, and lifestyle choices," Clarke said. "I believe that students in this course will ultimately come to the conclusion that science and inquiry have a major role in everyday life." Nation said that she wants students to understand the primary concerns of a foren sic scientist, to determine the exact nature of a crime. The course syllabus provides an explanation of how to prop erly handle a crime scene, to survey and collect evidence that is relevant to the case. Guilford College and Forsyth Technical Community College are the only colleges in the Triad that have a foren sic science track. Nation said that the long term goal is a forensic science track in the justice studies major. "Students will be more attractive for careers with these skills," Nation said. "It will make the major more attractive and students more marketable in the job field." Students take tropical trip for spring breal Victoria Staples Staff Reporter vstnplesl 07(®7(>ssK.prfn While most students head home for spring break, some students from the Honors pro gram and the Intercultural Communication course will be enjoying sunny skies and the tropical weather of Jamaica. Florida A&M University fac ulty and students will join 19 Winston-Salem State students for a spring break study abroad program. Over half of the WSSU students participating are from the Honors Program. "Last year we went with FAMU to explore options of how short-term cultural study abroad works and Ms. Patterson and I liked it and decided to open it up to our students," Sonya Melton said. Melton is an assistant direc tor of the Honors Program. "I think it is a valuable learn ing experience and opportu nity to study and travel abroad while in college," Andrea Patterson said. "We realize that every stu dent cannot afford nor have the time, due to work or fam ily commitments to spend an entire semester abroad. In addition, some students may be unsure about the study abroad experience." Patterson is an English & Foreign Languages instructor and creator of the Intercultural Communication course. Melton and Patterson will be the WSSU instructors par ticipating in the spring break program. According to the Jamaica study abroad brochure, the students will be traveling to various parishes of Jamaica and touring different sites, such as the U.S. Embassy and the University of West Indies. They will also be experiencing nightlife in Ocho Rios and par ticipating in a cultural immer sion experience. In addition, they will complete a service learning project at an elemen tary school in Ocho Rios. "We will be taking donated school supplies to the school children and visiting their school," Patterson said. Patterson said that the study abroad program is referred to as a high impact learning prac tice in the area of diversity and global learning. "Hopefully, this will encour age students to travel abroad to different countries and to stay longer," Melton said. Melton said that follow ing the return from the study abroad program, the students may do a presentation for the Colleges of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Forum. In the Intercultural Communication course, the students explore working abroad, navigating the study abroad process and under standing relationships between languages and cultures. The study abroad program is a component of the course and is not required. It costs approx imately $1,250 to participate. Students raised the majority of the funding for the program. "Ms. Melton and I hope the Spring Break Jamaica Program will make studying abroad a little more affordable, more realistic," Patterson said. Melton said that she is trying to do another short-term trip during the fall semester. "I am satisfied with the pro duction." The video showed band members' dedication to the Red Sea of Sound. The video also included interviews from Dr. Michael Magruder, direc tor of bands and professor of music. The students won an all expense paid trip to Atlanta, a Flip camera, a laptop with edit ing software. Miles picture was posted on the Honda Battle of the Bands website. "I felt as though some prayers had been answered when she handed me the laptop," Miles said. "I really needed a new one, and I'm definitely enjoying it so much." Miles and DeCraffenreaidt said that they are receiving recognition from all over the University. "We are very proud of both Leslie and Antonio," said Brenda Allen, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. They are very talented stu dents. We expect great things from these students in the future," "It is certainly great recognition for Leslie and helps continue to build awareness of the quality of our students and our programs," Chancellor Donald Reaves said. "It was especially nice since the Red Sea of Sound was per forming this year." While in Atlanta, Miles and DeCraffenreaidt helped docu ment this year's Honda Battle of the Bands. "I felt so blessed to have won the competition," Miles said. "I wish that everyone could have gotten the opportunity to be a part of that event in the way that I was." 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