FRSC 677. Professional Practices and Expert Testimony. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: must have successfully completed a minimum of 18 credit hours in the forensic science master's degree program. Topics related to professional practices in the forensic science field will be covered, including ethics, bias, quality assurance, laboratory management and professional development. Individual and group activities relating to these topics will be completed. Additionally, this course will examine forensic expert testimony in the courtroom, communication of scientific findings to a general audience, trial preparation and cross-examination in moot court format.
Forensic Science, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in forensic physical analysis
...Laboratory 2 3 FRSC 675 Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis 2 FRSC 677 Professional Practices...
Forensic Science, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in forensic chemistry/trace
...2 3 FRSC 675 Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis 2 2 FRSC 677 Professional Practices...
Forensic Science, Master of Science (M.S.) with a concentration in forensic biology
...Laboratory 2 3 FRSC 677 Professional Practices and Expert Testimony 3 FRSC 793 Directed Research...