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Introducing Forensic Evidence at Trial FSCT 7005

Forensic Investigation Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Through a practical exploration of the stages of a mock investigation and consequent trial, this course illuminates the vital role forensic evidence plays in criminal proceedings. The course will put particular emphasis on issues relating to the admissibility of forensic evidence and the evidentiary weight that results from the manner of identification, isolation, collection, and analysis of such evidence. Students working as members of an investigative team will locate and gather evidence, interview witnesses, identify a suspect, and formulate a theory of culpability. At a subsequent mock trial, each student will be examined by Crown and defence counsel on their role in the investigation.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

1.0

Domestic fees

$653.03

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of FSCT 7005 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 60322

Duration

Wed Apr 24 - Wed May 29 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 60322
  • Domestic fees $653.03
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 24 - May 29 Wed 17:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SE42 Rm. 110
May 01 Wed 17:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SE42 Rm. 260
May 01 Wed 17:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SE42 Rm. 190
May 01 Wed 17:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SE42 Rm. 130
May 01 Wed 17:00 - 21:30 Burnaby SE42 Rm. 195
Instructor

Brian Brown

Course outline

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Domestic fees

$653.03

Important information
  1. Departmental approval needed
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Co-Instructors are Gerri-Lyn Nelson and Brent Bagnall. This course will be at the Burnaby campus for the Spring/Summer 2024 term Apr 24 - May 29, 2024. Crime Scene event will be on May 1, 2024 and mock trials will be on May 29, 2024 at the Vancouver downtown law courts. More detail on these dates will be provided by the instructors. Because of the nature of the course (team investigation), and the compressed time line, attendance and participation in all classes is of extreme important for success in the course. Start and end times of each class will vary. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix, AND who have ALSO passed both FSCT 7001 and FSCT 7002 with 60% or more, may register without any further approvals if they have met the aforementioned prerequisites.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Assess the factors that relate to the admissibility and evidentiary weight given to forensic evidence in a criminal trial.
  • Demonstrate the essential features of note-taking at a crime scene and of handling and analyzing exhibits.
  • Demonstrate the essential features of a written report relating to the gathering and analysis of forensic evidence, and any expert opinion derived from that evidence.
  • Explain the importance of a pre-hearing interview and the extent of preparedness required of an investigator or expert witness for trial.
  • Write an effective curriculum vitae (CV) to demonstrate the qualification of a professional witness.
  • Demonstrate effective, honest, and fair testimony on the witness stand in relation to your involvement in the investigation (expert or otherwise).

Effective as of Winter 2024

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Introducing Forensic Evidence at Trial (FSCT 7005) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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