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