School Of Science And HealthForensic BiologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300881.1
Discipline: FORENSIC SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300377 - Forensic Analysis of Physical Evidence
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must have safety glasses, laboratory coat and laboratory book.
About this Unit
Forensic biology is a multi disciplinary science involving analysis of a variety of forensic samples such as; sexual assault, fingerprint, entomological and blood and serology evidence. Hair and fibre comparison, botanical identification, and DNA profiling. Students will investigate the scientific principles associated with determining the sources of biological evidence using a variety of microscopic and chemical techniques taking into account the changes that can occur in crime scene environment. This unit will expand on the detection methods of trace biological evidence already covered on other units and cover future directions in biometric identification from biological evidence. The use of the techniques in quarantine, customs and wildlife management will also be discussed.