308942 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) (Honours)
BSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 052801C
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
This course 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, instilling into students a strong sense of investigative research skills, which are so critical to crime solving in Forensic Science.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section).
Duration and Availability
This course is one year full-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.
Course Organisation
The honours program is in two sections. The coursework section consists of studies of specific aspects of forensic science such as legal issues in forensic science, practical experience with the Forensic Branch of the Western Australian Police Service ora forensic laboratory and forensic case studies. The second section is an honours research project and written dissertation describing research and the findings.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 13573 | v.2 | Legal Issues in Forensic Science 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302540 | v.2 | Analytical Chemistry 401 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302877 | v.2 | Forensic Science Honours Dissertation 497 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 306891 | v.1 | Forensic Investigation Practicum 401 | 6.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 13578 | v.2 | Forensic Case Studies 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 13579 | v.3 | Forensic Toxicology 401 | 2.0 | 12.5 | |
| 302541 | v.3 | Chemistry 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302878 | v.2 | Forensic Science Honours Dissertation 498 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: October 20, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J