Unit (2020)
Information on this page, including unit offerings, is from the 2020 academic year.
Forensic Science (Professional Practice) Masters Dissertation (BIO609)
| Organisational Unit | Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences | ||||
| Credit Points | 12 | ||||
| Availability | MURDOCH: DE7-internal, H-internal, H-external, UA7-internal, Y-internal, Y-external | ||||
| Description | This Unit involves students in a supervised, advanced investigation of a selected topic related to their main area of study in forensic science or a related topic. It is designed to complete the requirements of the Master's degree. The topic of the dissertation will be chosen in consultation with the Unit Coordinator and proposed Supervisor. The dissertation will run over one semester. | ||||
| Unit Learning Outcomes | Students completing the unit will be able to: 1. Acquire and apply critically knowledge and skills relevant to a research project in Forensic Science, which may also involve knowledge and skills already gained in an undergraduate and postgraduate program or relevant prior work. 2. Integrate research findings within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge. 3. Initiate, analyse, design, plan, execute and evaluate technical and/or management functions in highly specialised contexts. 4. Make significant, high level, independent judgements in major, broad or specialised planning, design, operational, technical and/or management functions in highly specialised contexts. 5. Present research findings in a range of spoken, written and electronic media. |
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| Unit Learning Experiences | 1. Acquire and apply a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments and research principles and methods applicable to Forensic Science 2. Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to the field of Forensic Science 3. Demonstration of communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences 4. Demonstrate the application of knowledge & skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project. 5. Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship |
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| Other Learning Experiences | Formal contact will be 6 hours per student. | ||||
| Assessment | The students will be assessed on structure and content of their dissertation. The assessment of the report will focus on: 1. Evidence of depth and breadth of advanced knowledge in the specialist field, through the assessment of their review of the specified topic. 2. Application of critical and new novel thinking of the chosen topic. 3. Structure and content of their dissertation. 4. Completion of set tasks within agreed time-lines. 5. Effectiveness of a presentation (written and oral) of project results to colleagues and relevant forensic institution. |
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| Prerequisites | Completion of all coursework units associated with M1255 Forensic Science (Professional Practice) unless otherwise approved by the Academic Chair. | ||||
| Notes | Students who complete the full coursework component of the degree with an average GPA of 2.5 may proceed to either BIO612 Forensic Science (Professional Practice) Masters Project or BIO609 Forensic Science (Professional Practice) Masters Dissertation. Students with average GPA of less than 2.5 may only proceed to BIO609 Forensic Science (Professional Practice) Masters Dissertation unless approved by the Academic Chair. | ||||
| Appears in these Courses/Majors: see individual structures for context |
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| Internet Access Requirements | Murdoch units normally include an online component comprising materials, discussions, lecture recordings and assessment activities. All students, regardless of their location or mode of study, need to have access to and be able to use computing devices with browsing capability and a connection to the Internet via Broadband (Cable, ADSL or Mobile) or Wireless. The Internet connection should be readily available and allow large amounts of data to be streamed or downloaded (approximately 100MB per lecture recording). Students also need to be able to enter into online discussions and submit assignments online. |
Contacts
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| BIO609 | Associate Professor James Speers Associate Professor in Forensic Science Murdoch Campus t: 9360 7414 e: J.Speers@murdoch.edu.au o: 260.2.011 - Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Murdoch Campus | Unit Contacts |
| BIO609 MURDOCH: DE7-Internal MURDOCH: H-External MURDOCH: H-Internal MURDOCH: UA7-Internal MURDOCH: Y-External MURDOCH: Y-Internal | Associate Professor James Speers Associate Professor in Forensic Science Murdoch Campus t: 9360 7414 e: J.Speers@murdoch.edu.au o: 260.2.011 - Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Murdoch Campus |