FRS 665 Forensic Analysis: CSI & Ethic
FORENSIC ANALYSIS: CSI, ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (4). This course will focus on issues which the forensic scientist must be aware of when working in a forensic science laboratory in both the private and public sectors. These will include but not be limited to discussions of the following issues: Ethical responsibilities of a forensic scientist in conducting analyses , writing reports, and testifying in court; Examples of ethical problems which issues which have occurred and impact trust in forensic science laboratories; Codes of Conduct and what they mean; Development of a cultural awareness of how forensic sciences has evolved over the past 25 years; using the library and other resources to search the literature when conducting forensic science research; The requirements for quality assurance systems and quality control to maximize the effectiveness of the laboratory work-product; Accreditation of forensic science laboratories and the certification of forensic scientists; Employment in a forensic science laboratory: search for opening, writing resumes, preparing for interviews, and following-up with employers.