School Of Science And HealthCrime Scene InvestigationWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300374.3
Discipline: FORENSIC SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
300375 Digital Forensic Photography 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 3589 Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science).
About this Unit
This unit is replaced by 300873 - Crime Scene Investigation from Spring 2013. Most forensic evidence used in the prosecution of criminal cases is initially established at the crime scene and the reliance of practitioners to recognise, recovery, preserve and record this evidence forms a critical function within forensic science and criminal investigation. This unit introduces the learner to a range of crime scene practices that provides the learning with the knowledge and skill to unpack a complex scene with voluminous detail, into a more specifically targeted range of forensic evidence items. This unit will explore aspects of crime scene investigation including; crime scene processes, recognition of evidence, documentation of crime scenes, evidence detection and enhancement at the scene, maintaining evidence integrity, footwear impression evidence, fingerprinting, blood spatter analysis, toolmarks, hairs and fibres and others. It further introduces professional practices associated with maintaining the evidence integrity and continuity.