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CHE10007 · Swinburne University of Technology

Introduction to Forensic Science

Credit points
12.5
Level
1
Workload
≈ 13 h / week
Faculty
Health

What it covers

This unit aims to introduce students to fundamental processes involved in forensic science. Students are introduced to the chemical and biochemical techniques used by forensic scientists to assist the judicial system to help solve crimes, or to help prove that a law has been broken. The students will be exposed to practising Forensic experts that will describe their work practises and discuss relevant examples. Students are made aware of the history of this discipline. They are also provided with an introduction to some of the legal issues associated and some of the toxicology associated with forensic science.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
AssignmentGroup15%
Case StudiesGroup20%
ExaminationIndividual60%
QuizzesIndividual30%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus