Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer 125 - The Modern Sherlock Holms:An Introduction to Forensic Science

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Colgate University

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K. Broekhuizen From Sherlock Holmes to the O.J. Simpson trial to CSI, forensic science has been portrayed in fiction, news media, and movies in various ways through the last century. How well do these portrayals capture modern forensic science This course explores the application of scientific principles and the scientific method to modern forensic science. The course includes discussions of many aspects of forensic science including the handling of forensic evidence and the crime scene, DNA evidence, fingerprints, and toxicology. Students have the opportunity to perform hair and fiber analysis, fingerprint analysis, organic separations and analysis, and other hands-on experiments. Applicable scientific literature is used to explore current issues in forensic science. Students write research papers evaluating the scientific validity of well-established forensic techniques and newly developed or controversial techniques such as forensic hypnosis, bite mark analysis, or polygraph testing. The final research paper involves analysis of the forensic evidence and techniques involved in a modern criminal case.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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