Expert Testimony and the Forensic Scientist in Court
Admissibility of expert evidence in the United States, preparing reports and testifying under direct and cross-examination.
FORS-410 Year 4 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Forensic Science
Course content
- 1The forensic scientist as expert witnessComing
- 2Admissibility: Frye, Daubert and Rule 702Coming
- 3The duty to the court and impartialityComing
- 4Writing the expert reportComing
- 5Discovery and Brady obligationsComing
- 6Preparing to testifyComing
- 7Direct examinationComing
- 8Cross-examinationComing
- 9Explaining science to a juryComing
- 10Wrongful convictions and inquiriesComing
- 11Ethics and pressureComing
- 12Capstone: a mock trialComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Admissibility of expert evidence in the United States, preparing reports and testifying under direct and cross-examination.
Part of the Science stream, typically taken in year 4.