Unit details
SLE313 - Forensic Analysis and Interpretation
| Offered at: | (G) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SBF313 |
| Unit chair: | X Conlan |
| Prerequisite: | SLE112, SLE155 and one of SLE111 or SLE132. A level 2 or level 3 chemistry unit is recommended. |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Contact hours: | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week, 4 x 4 hour laboratory sessions per trimester. Students may be required to go on a site visit to a forensic laboratory. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit includes: Forensic chemistry and toxicology; including trace chemical evidence, arson and explosives investigations, analysis of illicit drugs, introduction to forensic toxicology. Application of statistical methods in forensic science including uncertainty of measurement, statistics and interpretation of evidence. Management and quality assurance, including quality control, traceability, management of forensic science provision, professional ethics. Laws of evidence relating to the admissibility of expert evidence illustrated by selected case studies.
Assessment
Two class tests (25% each) 50%, two laboratory assessments (15% each) 30%, oral presentation 10%, and assignment 10%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $3750 | $3503 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
