FOSC 330 - Professional Practice in the Applied Forensic Sciences

Credits: (2)

Instructional Method: Two hours lecture.
Prerequisites: FOSC 301 or permission of the instructor.
Provides an overview of current professional practice in the forensic sciences within the current medicolegal system. Students will learn best professional practices in the applied forensic sciences, including how a forensic laboratory operates and how scientific experts work professionally in it. Topics examined include forensic science laboratory management, oversight, instrumentation, accreditation, quality assurance, peer review, report writing, and court testimony. Forensic scientist education, employment, career development, certification, and ethical conduct and standards are also discussed. Students will also develop and apply their own project to forensic science practice.