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About the Course

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. ****************** Special thanks to our translators, in particular the University of Lausanne and the School of Criminal Justice sincerely thank Massimiliano Stabile (forensic biologist), Francesco Zampa (forensic chemist) and Giampietro Lago (forensic biologist) for the Italian translation of the course....

Top reviews

AM

Feb 20, 2021

Very interesting course developing an understanding of forensic science and its use in various criminal cases as well as highlighting the limitations and challenges associated with its use in court.

SS

Dec 2, 2019

The course is excellent. The teachers are very competent and teach in a friendly manner. I am a teacher of Criminal Law in Brazil and I also indicated the course to my students. Congratulations!

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By GLORIYA V

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Aug 23, 2020

Good

By Dao D T

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Oct 6, 2021

ok

By Adv H H

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Aug 27, 2020

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.

By Sheza K

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Aug 4, 2020

This course have a lot of information regarding forensic skill and have a better understanding about these cases

By Louise M

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Jul 25, 2021

The course was great nd I thoroughly recommend it for any currently practising forensic scientists

By Colin R

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Jul 16, 2020

Informative and very well explained

By Pasan R

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May 20, 2020

A good course.

By Aree K

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Mar 14, 2022

good