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 2020 in Semester 1 at Southbank. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Southbank
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before FOR4004
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FOR4004
2 units 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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Southbank | Block on |
Assessment
- Report25%
- Report25%
- Other25%
- Essay25%
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
It is expected that students 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. Students are required to attend all workshops offered at the Department of Forensic Medicine during the semester.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr AliRoss Ross
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Richard Bassed
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 2 units, including FOR5021 and FOR5022.
When is FOR4004 offered?
In 2020, FOR4004 runs in Semester 1 at Southbank.
Does FOR4004 have an exam?
No. FOR4004 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.