Spring 2024, Section 001

3.00 Credits

Schedule Number 21202

Instructors: Mantz, Katie

Important Dates

  • First Day of Class:
  • End of Class:

Sample Course Syllabus

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Remarks

This course introduces students to the field of forensic science, with special focus on criminalistics, and helps them develop the intellectual skills needed to collect, examine, evaluate, and interpret evidence. Students will follow a single case from start to finish, beginning with the collection of evidence from the crime scene and culminating in a reconstruction of the incident based upon the analyses performed throughout the semester. Students will also explore other careers in forensic science, as well as the role of forensic science in the criminal justice system and the impact of forensic science on everyday life.

 

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Materials

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Technical Requirements

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Software Requirements

Requires: Students will need to have the latest version of Silverlight and Java.

Note

The above information is subject to change at any time by the Pennsylvania State University