Title
CJFS5400-01.Forensic Science Seminar.Sp17.Hardin,Glenn
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
Recommended Citation
Hardin, Glenn, "CJFS5400-01.Forensic Science Seminar.Sp17.Hardin,Glenn" (2017). Historic Syllabi -- full text access limited to internal Hamline administrative staff only. 12379.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/syllabi/12379