FSCI 401 - Ethics in Forensic Sciences

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

FORENSIC SCIENCE

Description:

This course will review the ethical issues specific to Forensic Science. Forensic science is used to convict the guilty and protect or exonerate the innocent. Ethics means following the principles of natural justice, in all the activities without fear or favor in a neutral way. As Forensic Science is used to put the clues of a particular occurrence into finding the truth, and experts render testimony in Courts of Law, it is most essential that the evidence should be on Ethical Standards, not to be misleading or false. The course is not meant to dictate actions, but to offer the tools and some direction for dealing with difficult situations related to Forensic Science. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Determine what ethical standards are in place for forensic scientists. (2) Prioritize the relationship between science, technology, and society in relation to ethics. (3) Recognize the relationship between forensic scientists and law enforcement. (4) Categorize the differences between science and the law. (5) Outline the significance of Ethics in Forensic Science. (6) Contrast the various types of conflicts. (7) Illustrate some of the major ethical issues affecting forensic scientists.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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