SCN 3690 - Crime Science

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Babson College

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2.00 credits SCN3690 Crime Science (Advanced Lib Arts) Criminal Investigators have long utilized Forensic Scientists to fight crime. Now they have the advantage of modern technology to continue their age-old battle. But, what can and cannot be entered into a court of law under the label of science This course begins by examining the unique qualifiers that our legal system requires of forensic science. Next, we will survey the forensic field, from its limited beginnings to its modern capabilities. From the many disciplines of Forensic Science, this course will concentrate on Toxicology, Criminalistics, and DNA. Throughout, we will examine how science helped solve historical criminal cases as well as those ripped from today's headlines. Some lab work will supplement the lectures. Prerequisite: SCN13% % - Wildcard

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2.00

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Institution Website:

www.babson.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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