CMRJ334  - Voice Stress Analysis

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This course will explore the development and use of the Voice Stress Analysis (VSA) by law enforcement to detect deception. Students will be exposed to the historical development of VSA technology and the policies and law that govern its use by government and private users. VSA science and reliability will be explored by case studies involving the use of this forensic tool.

 

Prerequisites

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Corequisites

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Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
10/31/11 - 03/25/12 04/02/12 - 05/27/12 Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session
11/28/11 - 04/29/12 05/07/12 - 07/01/12 Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session
12/26/11 - 05/27/12 06/04/12 - 07/29/12 Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: The Lie Detectors: The History of an American Obsession
ISBN: 0743259882
Publication Info: Free Press
Author: Alder, Ken
Unit Cost: $18.75

Book Title: The Polygraph and Lie Detection - Available free online
ISBN: 0309084369
Publication Info: National Academies Press
Author: Committee to Review the Scientific Evidence on the Polygraph
Unit Cost: $46.00

Book Title: Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book is available online and the location/access information is provided in the classroom. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice.
ISBN: Online Text Note
Publication Info: N/A
Author: N/A
Unit Cost: N/A

 

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