Course Details
INTDS 222 Overview
This course will examine the forensic science and forensic psychology behind solving crimes, murder mysteries and wrongful convictions — from the crime scene and laboratory to the human mind and the courtroom. Students will explore the basic biology of the cell, the principles of genetic inheritance, the science behind DNA and applications of DNA fingerprinting, DNA profiling and other biological evidence in exonerations. Additionally, students will learn the science behind false confessions, eyewitness identification and testimony and the limits of human memory. Through introduction to the Innocence Project and exploration of real-life cases, students will gain insight into the relationship between forensics and the pursuit of justice.
- 3.00 Credits
- INTDS
Sections
Forensic:DNA, Psych & Courtroom - 2023 Fall INTDS 222
This course will examine the forensic science and forensic psychology behind solving crimes, murder mysteries, and wrongful convictions—from the crime scene and laboratory to the human mind and the courtroom. Students will explore the basic history and science behind DNA, techniques used in obtaining DNA samples for testing, and practices behind DNA profiling, DNA fingerprinting, and other biological evidence in exonerations, as well as the science behind false confessions, eyewitness identification and testimony, and the limits of human memory. Through introduction to the Innocence Project and exploration of real-life cases, students will gain insight into the relationship between forensic science and the pursuit of justice.
Course Code: INTDS 222
8/28/2023 - 12/17/2023
M, W 4:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Face to Face
Main Campus
Forensic:DNA, Psych & Courtroom - 2023 Fall INTDS 222
This course will examine the forensic science and forensic psychology behind solving crimes, murder mysteries, and wrongful convictions—from the crime scene and laboratory to the human mind and the courtroom. Students will explore the basic history and science behind DNA, techniques used in obtaining DNA samples for testing, and practices behind DNA profiling, DNA fingerprinting, and other biological evidence in exonerations, as well as the science behind false confessions, eyewitness identification and testimony, and the limits of human memory. Through introduction to the Innocence Project and exploration of real-life cases, students will gain insight into the relationship between forensic science and the pursuit of justice.
Course Code: INTDS 222
8/28/2023 - 12/17/2023
M, W 4:10 PM - 5:30 PM
Face to Face
Main Campus