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LAW 8306 - Law and Science


Credits: 3

Edited writing seminar. Examines the various interactions of science and law in both civil and criminal contexts. Students read about and discuss how science aids in achieving just results, some new problems that science poses in the legal arena, and the importance of understanding science in practicing law. Topics include the importance of DNA, fingerprint, and statistical evidence; how scientific understanding affects notions of liability and culpability; the protection of research subjects; and bioethics, cloning, and nanotechnology.



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