CJFS5400-GH.Forensic Science Seminar.Su16.Hardin,Glenn

Faculty Name

Glenn Hardin

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

CJFS

Course Subject

CJFS

Course Number

5400

Course Section

GH

Course Title

Forensic Science Seminar

Academic Term and Year

Summer 2016

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-GH.Forensic Science Seminar.Su16.Hardin,Glenn" (2016). Historic Syllabi -- full text access limited to internal Hamline administrative staff only. 7304.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/syllabi/7304