Introduction to series of practitioners of forensic science and the justice system; receive instruction on principles, procedures, and practices used in solving legal and societal issues; examine scientific method and scientific knowledge as applied through expert testimony; enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills in studying and debating different positions of current issues of science and law. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 205 and FIVS 481; grade of C or better in FIVS 316 and FIVS 435, or concurrent enrollment; FIVS-LWE and FIVS-SCE majors Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to series of practitioners of forensic science and the justice system; receive instruction on principles, procedures, and practices used in solving legal and societal issues; examine scientific method and scientific knowledge as applied through expert testimony; enhance critical thinking and reasoning skills in studying and debating different positions of current issues of science and law. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in FIVS 205 and FIVS 481; grade of C or better in FIVS 316 and FIVS 435, or concurrent enrollment; FIVS-LWE and FIVS-SCE majors Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.