SFN 320 - Forensic Science in the Courtroom (Forensic Science)

3 Credit(s)

This course covers the legal aspects of forensic science and forensic science as it is applied to the courtroom. Topics include search warrants, establishing a chain of custody, quality control and quality assurance accreditation, the admissibility of evidence, major court decisions such as Frye and Daubert, qualifications of experts, expert testimony, and ethics. Students participate in mock trials. Prerequisite: SFN 316 or permission of instructor. Spring semester.