Description
Using advanced theoretical principles, laboratory methodologies, and interpretive frameworks to identify, compare, and evaluate physical evidence such as impression and trace evidence. Emphasis is placed on the scientific foundations of pattern recognition, quantitative and qualitative comparison techniques, error rates, and the role of human cognition in forensic interpretation. Knowledge of issues of admissibility, standards of practice, and current research in the validation and reliability of pattern evidence disciplines will be discussed. Corequisite: FOR 5330.LB