FOR4004 Elements of the forensic sciences
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
FOR4004 Elements of the forensic sciences is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Southbank and University of the Philippines. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Southbank, University of the Philippines
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before FOR4004
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FOR4004
1 unit list FOR4004 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
Practitioners need to be familiar with the scope and limitations of the various branches of forensic science to know when and how they may assist in particular cases. Topics to be covered include:
- Essentials of Forensic Sciences(including quality management and sample collection;
- Biological Examination including DNA;
- Firearms Examination;ballistics and gunshot residue (GSR)
- Fire;
- Fingerprint Examination;
- Forensic Entomology.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Southbank | Flx blk |
| First semester | University of the Philippines | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Case report 1 (2000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle25%
- Case report 2 (2000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle25%
- Case study (2000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle25%
- Essay (2,000 words)WrittenCompetency hurdle25%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically analyse the principles of forensic science generally and its scope.
- 2
Critically assess the scope and limitations of forensic science generally and its subsections in particular.
- 3
Evaluate the application of tests and analyses used in branches of forensic science to assist in the proper application of their results in particular cases.
- 4
Apply skills and knowledge in deciding what specimens would be applicable for forensic science analysis in particular cases.
- 5
Develop advanced competencies in the collection storage and security of forensic specimens.
- 6
Critically evaluate results of forensic scientific analysis meaningfully.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
It is expected that you will need to undertake approximately 12 hours of study per week over the semester. This will include contact time, private study, assessment tasks (case studies, assignments) and, where possible, involvement in casework. You will be required to attend all workshops offered at the Department of Forensic Medicine during the semester.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Ali Ross Ross
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Lyndal Bugeja
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FOR4004?
FOR4004 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FOR4004?
FOR4004 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FOR5022.
When is FOR4004 offered?
In 2027, FOR4004 runs in Semester 1 at Southbank and University of the Philippines.
Does FOR4004 have an exam?
No. FOR4004 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.