Solving the Crime

This course will introduce you to a variety of techniques used by forensic scientists to solve crimes.  We will explore how fiction authors both anticipate future forensic tools, and utilize current techniques in their storytelling.  As part of the course, we will discuss issues such as validity of methods, accuracy of methods, ethical considerations in detective work, and the use of forensic data in the court system.  You will also try your hand at some detective work, analyzing clues and determining the guilty party.  BEWARE, the guilty party may be you.

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