As ciências biológicas e a prática forense no Projeto Pedagógico do Curso do Bacharelado em Ciências Biológicas do CCEN-UFPB

Abstract

Forensic sciences are intended to provide, through specialized methodologies, the resolution of crimes, using various equipment and techniques resulting from the use of scientific methods that integrate inter and multidisciplinary knowledge applied to the clarification of crimes in general. The forensic area is a field of opportunities for the integration between the university and society. It is an area lacking in qualified professionals, thus becoming a sector of multiple opportunities in the field of work. Some undergraduate courses offered by Brazilian colleges and universities have resources that can train future professionals in this area. In the field of biology, the biologist can work in this area according to the pedagogical curriculum effectively carried out during the undergraduate course. The forensic theme directed to the formation of the bachelor's biologist in the biological sciences course at the UFPB is not contemplated in the course's curricular matrix, as there are no disciplines focused on this area. Under the professional aspect, the biologist without this information loses opportunities to act in the various areas of forensic sciences, opportunities that are seized by other professionals in the world of work. The present work aims to show and explain the different branches of forensic sciences as mechanisms that help in the discussions for a future insertion of these contents in the curricular matrix of the Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences at UFPB and, thus, provide opportunities for the future biologist to act professionally within that area. A bibliographical review with a qualitative methodology was used, addressing the different areas of action of the bachelor biologist in the professional scope, with the intention of giving visibility to the forensic area and its insertion in the Pedagogical Project of the Bachelor's Degree Biological Sciences Course. Thus, aiming at the various ways of acting after graduation.