CJFS3400-A1.LAB:Survey of Forensic Science.F13.Myster,Susan

Susan Myster

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

CJFS

Course Subject

CJFS

Course Number

3400

Course Section

A1

Course Title

LAB:Survey of Forensic Science

Academic Term and Year

Fall 2013

Credits

0.00

Area of Study

CRIJ, FSCI

Course Description

Goals: To develop knowledge of how ordinary, everyday objects become evidence and how that evidence is collected, analyzed, and interpreted; to gain experience in examining evidence, to practice providing written and oral reports on laboratory activities, and to develop skills in expert testimony. Content: Roles and responsibilities of forensic scientists; the nature of physical evidence; evidence collection, analysis and interpretation; admissibility of scientific evidence; the scope, potential, and limitations of forensic science; the ethical responsibilities of forensic scientists; and oral and written communication through a mock trial and report writing. Taught: Annually. Prerequisites: BIOL 3050, or CHEM 1100 or CHEM 1130. Corequisite: CJFS 3400 - LAB: Survey of Forensic Science Credits: 4 credits

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