Title
CJFS3590-01.Current Issues in Forensic Sci.Sp14.Hardin,Glenn
Document Type
Syllabi
School
CLA
Department
CJFS
Course Subject
CJFS
Course Number
3590
Course Section
01
Course Title
Current Issues in Forensic Sci
Academic Term and Year
Spring 2014
Credits
4.00
Area of Study
FSCI
Course Description
Goals: To explore and discuss issues that impact forensic scientists, affect the practice of forensic science, and the admissibility of scientific evidence and expert testimony in a court of law. Content: Challenges to the scientific basis and reliability of forensic science disciplines; key legal rulings on the admissibility of scientific evidence and expert testimony; scientific working groups and standards of practice; laboratory accreditation; professional certification; and the ethical practices and responsibilities of forensic scientists. Taught: Annually Prerequisite: CJFS 3400 Credits: 4 credits
Recommended Citation
Hardin, Glenn, "CJFS3590-01.Current Issues in Forensic Sci.Sp14.Hardin,Glenn" (2014). Historic Syllabi -- full text access limited to internal Hamline administrative staff only. 2639.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/syllabi/2639