School Of Science And HealthForensic ScienceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300806.1
Discipline: FORENSIC SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic academic skills, including the ability to write essays in English at a level appropriate to a first-year undergraduate student.
Equivalent Units
300654 - Forensic Science, SC103A - Forensic Science
About this Unit
This unit aims to give students a basic understanding of scientific methodology as it applies to the collection, analysis and interpretation of forensic evidence. Students are introduced to a range of crime scene investigation methods and analysis methods that are used with various types of forensic evidence. The concept of individualisation is introduced and the importance of this concept in forensic science is explained. Case studies are used to explain the concepts discussed in this unit. The role of human factors is discussed, together with the importance of critically evaluating forensic evidence and the means by which it was obtained.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Safety glasses and laboratory coat, laboratory book and enclosed shoes.