CRJ 487: Forensic Science

Course Description

This course explores the application of the methods and techniques of science to matters of justice and the courts, including: crime scene investigation (CSI), the analysis of evidence, and court testimony. The history of forensic science is explored, and forensic techniques pertaining to common areas such as toxicology, firearms/toolmarks, trace evidence controlled substances, blood pattern analysis, digital evidence are examined. Relevant ethical and scientific controversies are discussed, including issues of bias and wrongful convictions. Students cannot receive credit for bothCRJ 487andCRJ 587. (YR).