STHS 354
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Murder and Mayhem under the Microscope
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Course Description
Why do people commit crimes and what role does forensic science play in determining who is culpable? Using a historical approach, this course examines the development of forensic science and criminology. It focuses on the history of forensic medicine and psychology, fingerprinting, toxicology, blood typing, DNA evidence as well as the role of expert witnesses in homicide investigations. It also includes a discussion of the legal issues surrounding what constitutes admissible evidence and how that has changed over time.
Career
Undergraduate
Catalog Course Attributes
CO24 - CONN (Connections 200-400 Level), CORE - CN (Connections), INTD - CLJ (Crime Law Justice Studies CLJ), INTD - STS (Sci Tech Health Society STHS)
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
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Lecture
Optional Component
No
Final Exam Type
Yes