The aim of this course is to promote critical thinking with regard to forensic science. Today, in general, most people are dazzled by the technical possibilities offered by forensic science. They somewhat live in the illusion that forensic evidence is fool proof and brings factual findings with 100% certainty. This course – given by specialists in the field – goes beyond the conventional image that is promoted through TV series such as CSI. It alerts (without alarming) the public on the limits of the techniques in order to promote a sound administration of forensic science in the criminal justice system. It allows participants to understand the importance of probabilistic reasoning in forensic science, because uncertainty is a constitutive part of forensic science. The course is constructed as a series of causes célèbres that could or have led to miscarriages of justice. Some of these cases have been part of case reviews carried out at the School of Criminal Justice of the University of Lausanne.
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Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court
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Programme de cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Week 1 - What is the "DNA" of a good forensic report ?
Week 2 - Elementary: source is not activity !
Week 3 - DNA is not the magic bullet
Week 4 - Trials by Numbers or Numbers on Trial
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To be frank.. I really enjoyed doing this course.. The cases discussed during the course are really informative and gave more light on my knowledge regarding forensic science.
The course was great nd I thoroughly recommend it for any currently practising forensic scientists
The instructors are very helpful and accessible. The course is enlightening and very important in the effective interpretation of forensic science. Thank you for preparing this course!
This is a wonderful course applicable for all branches of forensic medicine and science. I can highly recommend it
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