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    Dec 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Calendar 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Calendar [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

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FSCI 4430U – Directed Studies in Forensic Science


Scientific discovery, product innovation and policy reform all drive the evolving landscape of the forensic sciences. Students will select a topic on current research practices in a specialized area of forensic science. They will learn the proper techniques to thoroughly investigate the depth and breadth of their topic as it relates to research and development as well as case-specific experimentation. Students will demonstrate their knowledge by critically evaluating the intricacies of such applied and case-specific research as it relates to their assigned topic. A major component of this course will be refining scientific communication skills, producing a major literature review and presenting a summary of their topic to a broad audience.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 2
Other hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Students will have completed all 90 credit hours required by the end of third year in the Forensic Science program map, be in clear standing, be enrolled in fourth year of the Forensic Science program. Students will also obtain prior consent of a faculty member.
Credit restriction(s): FSCI 4460U  
Fee: A supplemental course fee may apply.
Experiential learning: Yes



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