School Of ScienceFingerprint Detection and IdentificationWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301132.2
Discipline: FORENSIC SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of general science as obtained via an undergraduate science degree (with completion of chemistry and biology units highly recommended)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in the Master of Forensic Science, the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science, or the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science
About this Unit
This unit aims to provide the student with a detailed understanding of the scientific methodologies applied to the detection, enhancement and identification of fingerprint evidence in a forensic context. The detection methods presented cover all of the current optical, physical and chemical techniques, as well as an insight into new approaches that are likely to have an impact over the next decade. The generally-accepted ACE-V methodology for fingerprint identification is discussed, together with the application of Bayesian statistics that has gained momentum as a preferred assessment method for this form of forensic evidence.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students will require internet access via a laptop or desktop computer (the unit is delivered via a web browser)
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