Assignment:
Evaluate the evolution of forensic science.
Identify examples of scientific methods that have been disproven.
Explain the peer review process.
Compare and contrast common perceptions to the realities of forensic science.
Explain the CSI effect.
Evaluate what impact the CSI effect has or does not have on the forensic field and the criminal justice system.
Evaluate the impact of junk science, real or perceived, on the forensic field and criminal justice.
The videos:
All About Forensic Science
Segment 1. What Is Forensic Science 05:04
Segment 2. Busting TV Stereotypes 04:32
Burned: Three Alleged Arson Cases Investigated
Flawed Forensics: The System With Joe Berlinger