CJFS5400-01.Forensic Science Seminar.Sp17.Hardin,Glenn

Glenn Hardin

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

CJFS

Course Subject

CJFS

Course Number

5400

Course Section

1

Course Title

Forensic Science Seminar

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2017

Credits

4.00

Area of Study

FSCI

Course Description

Goals: To foster awareness and recognition of: the professional responsibilities of forensic scientists that go beyond the examination of physical evidence; and legal and scientific challenges to the interpretation of physical evidence examinations. Content: To investigate issues that affect the practice of forensic science in the US, such as: challenges to the scientific basis and reliability of forensic science disciplines and techniques; key legal rulings on the admissibility of scientific evidence; laboratory accreditation and professional certification; ethics; and expert testimony. Taught: Annually, spring Prerequisites: CJFS 3400 and 12 credits in forensic science courses Credits: 4

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