Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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LET 3600 - Chemistry and the Law
Examines the role of chemistry in the courtroom. Rules of evidence, admissibility and expert testimony extensively examined. Explores the relationship of logic, ethics, and wrongful convictions from the perspective of a forensic chemist. Particular emphasis given to forensic chemistry related to the disciplines of latent fingerprints, fire debris and explosives, DNA, controlled substances and toxicology. Application of course content in a mock trial involving testimony as an expert witness required.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze contemporary case studies of forensic testimony including wrongful convictions.
- Apply course content to a mock trial.
- Define the role of chemistry in the courtroom.
- .Demonstrate testimony involving latent fingerprints, fire debris and explosives, DNA, controlled substances and toxicology.
- Understand the rules of evidence, procedures, admissibility, and relevance of expert testimony.
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