310846 v.2 Forensic Science Honours Major
Introduction
The Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) (Honours) extends the knowledge of students in the field of forensic and analytical chemistry, with a particular emphasis on the legal and crime scene aspects of forensic science. This Honours degree includes a program of advanced study units in forensic and analytical chemistry, more specifically, forensic legal and case studies, a field placement with the Western Australian Police Service, along with studies in modern analytical instrumentation. Furthermore, the students engage in a program of rigorous supervised research in forensic chemistry designed to instil a strong sense of investigative research skills that are critical to crime solving in forensic science.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 302532 | v.1 | Chemistry 401 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302991 | v.3 | Chemistry Honours Dissertation 497 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 311699 | v.1 | Science Research Methodologies 451 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 13573 | v.2 | Legal Issues in Forensic Science 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 306891 | v.1 | Forensic Investigation Practicum 401 | 6.0 | 12.5 | |
| 312429 | v.1 | Chemistry Honours Dissertation 498 | 12.0 | 75.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
