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Unit name Foundations of Forensic Studies
Unit code HSP503
Credit points 25
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Policing and Emergency Management
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Learning Outcomes

  1. An advanced understanding of the social processes involved in the collection, analysis and use of forensic evidence from crime scenes to courts (i.e. the forensic process), including the critical decision-making points.
  2. An advanced understanding of the diversity of forensic techniques and forensic roles, and the associated complexities, involved in forensic-led criminal investigations.
  3. A critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of forensic evidence in criminal investigations and court processes.
  4. An ability to communicate complex ideas in written and verbal form.
  5. An ability to critically evaluate and articulate your own position on key debates surrounding the use of forensic evidence in the criminal justice field.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

Co-requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Weekly lecture (1.5 hours)
Weekly tutorial (1 hour)

Assessment

Task 1: Topic proposal, 200 words (10%)

Task 2: Tutorial discussion participation (10%)

Task 3: Topic outline essay, 1500 words (30%)

Task 4: Major essay, 5000 words (50%)

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Textbooks

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