School Of Science And HealthForensic ChemistryWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300494.2
Discipline: CHEMICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of general and analytical chemistry equivalent to satisfactory completion of Chemistry 1, Chemistry 2 and a second year analytical chemistry unit.
About this Unit
This unit extends the student's knowledge and understanding of chemical topics that are relevant to forensic investigations and provides a deeper understanding of the underlying chemical and physical principles. Topics are taught in the context of the correct principles and procedures for collecting and conserving evidence and the safe handling of chemical substances. Topics include an extended range of modern chemical instrumentation; the chemistry and analysis of various classes of drugs; clandestine drug laboratories; fire, arson and accelerants; explosions and explosives; chemical and biological warfare agents.
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