FOR 250 - Criminal Investigation, Forensic Science & Society (Honors)

Restricted to Honors Program students only. This course involves a detailed analysis of several major criminal investigations and how societies’ opinions and expectations influenced the investigation and outcome of each case. We will discuss how these cases influenced citizens’ feelings about their country and the criminal justice system that either served or failed them during each of these historic events. The use of films will be incorporated to better understand societies’ perspectives and reflections. 3 credits