The aim of this course is to promote critical thinking with regard to forensic science. Today, in general, most people are dazzled by the technical possibilities offered by forensic science. They somewhat live in the illusion that forensic evidence is fool proof and brings factual findings with 100% certainty. This course – given by specialists in the field – goes beyond the conventional image that is promoted through TV series such as CSI. It alerts (without alarming) the public on the limits of the techniques in order to promote a sound administration of forensic science in the criminal justice system. It allows participants to understand the importance of probabilistic reasoning in forensic science, because uncertainty is a constitutive part of forensic science. The course is constructed as a series of causes célèbres that could or have led to miscarriages of justice. Some of these cases have been part of case reviews carried out at the School of Criminal Justice of the University of Lausanne.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1 - What is the "DNA" of a good forensic report ?
Week 2 - Elementary: source is not activity !
Week 3 - DNA is not the magic bullet
Week 4 - Trials by Numbers or Numbers on Trial
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- 5 stars87.34%
- 4 stars10.70%
- 3 stars1.70%
- 2 stars0.24%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CHALLENGING FORENSIC SCIENCE: HOW SCIENCE SHOULD SPEAK TO COURT
Gives you a strong framework about what considerations a forensic expert has to consider with respect to the evidence vs the court.
An excellent course; particularly for law students with an interest in pursuing criminal law and broadening their understanding of the applications of forensic evidence in the field.
This is a wonderful course applicable for all branches of forensic medicine and science. I can highly recommend it
The course was great nd I thoroughly recommend it for any currently practising forensic scientists
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