FRSEMR 25i - On the Witness Stand: Scientific Evidence in the American Courts

Institution:

Harvard University

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Description:

Scientific evidence serves as a powerful witness in the courts. This seminar focuses on social, historical and theoretical problems in the interaction of law and science. The course coverage includes scientific evidence such as x-rays, fingerprinting, ballistics, lie detectors and DNA. Particularly, the seminar investigates the legal strategies used to demarcate pseudo-science from legitimate science, to establish expertise and legitimize both scientific and legal authority. In turn, the seminar considers recent proposals for reform.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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