Hobart
This unit does not count toward the Sociology major. Students can take this unit as a student/degree elective or as part of the Criminology major.
Introduction
This unit provides an introduction to the newly emerging area of forensic criminology through an examination of the field of forensic investigation. The unit covers topics such as crime scene investigation, forensic science, e-forensics and cybercrime, forensic interventions in social work and psychology, and the sociology of forensic studies. The main emphasis of forensic studies is on providing a generalist understanding of the forensics field, including how developments across the field might feed into particular criminal justice processes. Discussion includes identification of diverse experts in the field, analysis of different notions of expertise and objectives, forensics and human rights, and evaluation of media images of forensic work. The unit provides a general introduction to the history and development of forensic investigation, as well as specific approaches, perspectives and techniques within the broad field.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Forensic investigation |
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| Unit code | HGA313 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Dr. Loene Howes |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus: Weekly 2 hour lectures and fortnightly 50 minute tutorials Off-campus: Weekly 2-hour on-line lectures and fortnightly online tutorials |
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| Assessment | 3,500 word assignment (50%), tutorial participation assessment equivalent to 500 words (10%), 2 hour exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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