65342 Crime Scene Investigation
6cp; 6hpwRequisite(s): (65242 Principles of Forensic Science OR 65241 Principles of Forensic Science) AND (65212 Chemistry 2 OR 65201 Chemistry 2C OR 65022 Chemistry 2A)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Subject coordinator
Dr Philip Maynard
This subject provides a sound teaching in crime scene investigation. It is designed to introduce the different principles and concepts peculiar to a crime scene. It covers the following areas: aims of the crime and related investigation; preservation, recording and processing of a crime scene; preservation, search and collection of evidence; on-site screening tests; scene reconstruction; examples of scenes (break-entry, homicide, sexual assault, traffic and other accidents, fire, explosion, disaster); common types of evidence; ad-hoc forms and software assisting crime science investigation. Lectures are complemented by tutorials/workshops involving guest speakers.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2010 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $531
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.
2010 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2688
Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at access conditions and My Student Admin.
