School Of ScienceToxicology of Chemical WeaponsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301150.2
Discipline: FORENSIC SCIENCE
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 3741 Master of Forensic Science, 3742 Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science or 3743 Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science.
About this Unit
This unit is structured to comprehensively provide the student with the fundamental toxicologically relevant concepts of weapons that can be used to create mass casualties. These weapons are often called weapons of mass destruction, a term that is closely related to but not synonymous with mass-casualty weapons (a technically more appropriate term). This unit will focus on chemical agents and toxins as the toxicologically relevant mass-casualty weapons. Each of the eight modules in the unit will consist of specific objectives, one or more illustrative cases, a list of the primary references that the student will be expected to acquaint himself or herself with, a brief introduction, a section of teaching material and study tips, and assignments designed to stimulate critical thinking.
The general objectives of this unit are to familiarize the student with the toxicological concepts applicable to chemical and toxin weapons of mass destruction; to provide useful references for study, discussion, and reference; and to provide experience in critical thinking about the clinical toxicology of these agents. This unit is taught by the University of Florida as part of a collaborative venture between the University of Florida and Western Sydney University. Note: Further information on this unit is available from the University of Florida.
Courses| 3741.1 | Master of Forensic Science | CONTINUING |
| 3741.2 | Master of Forensic Science | CURRENT |
| 3742.1 | Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science | CONTINUING |
| 3742.2 | Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science | CURRENT |
| 3743.1 | Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science | CONTINUING |
| 3743.2 | Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science | CURRENT |