Forensic Science

Is that really the way it works? This course examines the real science used to investigate crime. When we’re all done you can decide for yourself how true to life these show really are (or aren’t).Can you really solve a crime in an hour while not messing up your hair or designer suit? Do forensic technicians drive Hummers to crime scenes? Can a prosecutor still try a case when forensic scientists can’t discover that rare element in the trace evidence that eliminates all suspects but one? "‘The CSI Effect’ stems from the glorification of the use of scientific principles to assist in crime solving. The popularity of shows such as CSI, CSI New York, CSI Miami, Crossing Jordan, Cold Case, Law and Order, and Forensic Files fuels America’s fascination with forensics. . . . The television viewing public can turn to either network or cable television on any given night and find a variety of forensic based programs. These programs showcase stylish technicians using state-of-the-art technology to piece together a crime scene’s unknown variables in less than 60 minutes." Botluk and Mitchell, http://www.llrx.com/features/csieffect.htm