FS 101 - Introduction to Forensic Science

Institution:

Hilbert College

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Description:

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic concepts of forensic science, the specific career fields which are available and the requirements for each specialty. It will also clarify the duties and responsibilities of numerous careers within the field of forensic science. Additionally, the course will present topics relevant to various types of evidence, which will include the proper procedures, methods and techniques for the collection and preservation of crime scene evidence as well as the subsequent value to the forensic scientist. The course will provide a realistic overview of the processes involved in an investigation from its inception to the final adjudication in court. Finally, the legal considerations regarding forensic evidence will be discussed, including standards for the chain of custody and the evidentiary rules of Frey and Daubert.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.hilbert.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 649-7900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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