University of Technology, Sydney

Staff directory | Webmail | Maps | Newsroom | What's on

65544 Chemical Criminalistics

6cp; 6hpw
Requisite(s): 65412 Physical Evidence AND 65409c Analytical Chemistry 2

Subject coordinator

Professor Claude Roux

This subject complements the material covered in 65412 Physical Evidence by presenting evidence types that require a high level of analytical skills. It covers forensic analysis of glass, soil, paint, fibres, hairs and documents. Lectures are complemented by an extensive practical program involving mock cases. At the end of this subject, students should be able to select appropriate analytical procedures, analyse, interpret and write an expert witness report describing the forensic analysis of the material covered in this subject and its prerequisite subjects.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus (first offering 2010)


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: 0.125

Access 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.