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The Science & Law of Evidence (CRJ320 (UG19))

Term: Fall 2019 (UNDG)

Faculty

William Soeffing
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Elisabeth L. O'Toole
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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM (8/27/2019 - 12/11/2019) Location: MAIN (Salsbury Science Center 106 - Classroom Lecture)

Description

This course will explore the growing number of circumstances where science and the law interact in the field of evidence. Students will be expected to learn about evidence law and the federal and state rules of evidence which govern the admissibility of evidence at trial. Students will also utilize a laboratory format to learn about the various types of forensic evidence as well as the processes for collecting and analyzing such evidence. Prerequisite: CRJ203 or instructor approval. (3 s.h.)