Expertise, its Types and Opportunities (JF_523)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide theoretical knowledge about the theoretical and organizational aspects of forensic examinations. Promote understanding of the basic principles of conducting forensic examinations and the possibilities of different types of forensic examinations. To provide theoretical knowledge and strengthen practical skills about the possibilities of researching various types of physical evidence and the use of their research results. To promote the application of students' theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the evaluation of various types of physical evidence, determination of expertise and analysis of the obtained results.
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge in Criminal Procedure, Forensic Techniques is required.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to demonstrate the basic and specialized knowledge acquired in the study course, part of which corresponds to the highest level of achievements in the relevant scientific field. The student will have acquired knowledge about forensic institutions, their structure and functions; on the theoretical and organizational aspects of forensic examinations; on the evaluation of various types of material evidence and the determination of necessary expertise and the formulation of questions; on the basic principles of evaluating the results of expert examinations.
The student will be able to constantly structure his learning, analyze his level of knowledge and rationally supplement it, select and evaluate literature sources and will be able to cultivate scientific-research skills. The student will be able to apply a scientific approach and practical skills in the evaluation of various types of physical evidence, independently making a decision on sending various types of research objects and traces for further research in the forensic examination institution, drawing up a decision on determining the expertise and formulating the questions to be asked to the expert. The student, using the acquired theoretical knowledge, will be able to demonstrate practical skills in evaluating the results of expert examinations.
The student, using the acquired theoretical knowledge and skills, will be able to independently evaluate various types of material evidence and make a reasoned decision on determining the necessary expertise and the formulation of the questions to be asked to the expert, drawing up a decision on determining the expertise. Using the acquired theoretical knowledge and skills, the student will be able to constantly analyze and evaluate the expert's opinion, making a reasoned decision on the further action with the physical evidence.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police work, PDNida | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Aelita Zīle, Sigita Silarāja | |
| Police work, PDida | 3 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice |
