This document discusses the history and fields of forensic science. It begins by outlining the origins and early advances of forensics from ancient times through the 18th century. It then describes the major fields within forensic science like fingerprints, toxicology, crime scene investigation and ballistics. Finally, it outlines the necessary education to work in forensics, including basic science courses as well as forensic-focused courses, and discusses the various career paths one could pursue with a forensic science background such as forensic pathology, toxicology, accounting, linguistics and anthropology.

1. Forensic Science: What is it and How Did it Begin? By: Melissa Seip

2. Subtopic #1: The beginning of Forensic Science Sub-Subtopic #1: The beginnings of forensics from B.C. to A.D. Sub-Subtopic #2: The advances of forensics between the years of1000 and 1800 Sub-Subtopic #3: The advances of forensic between the years of 1800 and now

3. Subtopic #2: The Many Fields of Forensic Science Sub-Subtopic #1: The history and details of fingerprints and toxicology Sub-Subtopic #2: The history and details of securing a crime scene and ballistics Sub-Subtopic #3: The history and details of forensic anthropology, forensic odontology, and forensic entomology

4. Subtopic #3: The Crucial Classes for a Career in Forensic Science and the vas array of Jobs you may obtain Sub-Subtopic #1: The basic courses required for forensic science and what they teach you Sub-Subtopic #2: specific courses that are focused on forensic science and what they teach you

5. Subtopic #3 Continued… Sub-Subtopic #3: I will discuss the vas array of jobs someone could obtain after completing the required course such as Forensic pathology, Forensic toxicology, Computer forensics, Forensic accounting, Forensic Linguistics, Forensic Odontology, Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Entomology,