LAW 165   Forensic Science and the Law* (3 Hours)

Prerequisites : Admission to the Paralegal program or department approval.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to explain legal constraints on the use of scientific evidence, including U.S. Supreme Court decisions and other legal rules. The student should be able to describe the major fields of forensic science and their applications, and explain current challenges facing the forensic science community and their implications for the application of forensic science to the law. The student should be able to explain career opportunities available to persons interested in a forensic-related career.