Hobart
This unit is being phased out and may not be offered next year, please consider your study plan accordingly. You will be able to enrol in the unit where there is an availability noted below.
Introduction
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Unit name | Forensic Practice |
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Unit code | HSP217 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
Discipline | Policing and Emergency Management |
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Availability
Note
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of crime scene examination policies , protocols and practices.
2. Identify and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the diverse types of forensic evidence employed in criminal investigations, illicit substance policing and the investigation of injuries, death and fire.
3. Critically analyse the factors that contribute to good practice in the collection, analysis and use of forensic evidence from crime scenes to courts (i.e. the forensic process).
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 39 hours delivered face-to face at the Tasmania Police Academy |
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Assessment | 1,500 word written assignment (20%), 2 one-hour tests (15% ea = 30%), practical scenario assessments (25%), 1 one-hour final written examination (25%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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