 Although the increased popularity of forensics programs means there are more applicants for jobs at crime labs , there is some concern that these courses do not adequately prepare students for real forensics work , as graduates often lack a firm grasp of basic scientific principles that would come from a science degree . Many forensics students are presented with streamlined exercises with overly clear answers , which may give them distorted perceptions of the power of forensic science . The Albuquerque Police Department has attempted to improve scientific literacy among future forensic scientists and jurors alike by developing a " Citizen CSI " course which <unk> local citizens with the " capabilities and limitations of authentic forensic science techniques . " 
