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This Unit is archived with an end date of 24/02/2021

Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2019-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

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Students will have specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area

2.

Students will have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems

3.

Students will have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas

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Students will have specialised technical skills in the field of Forensic Chemistry

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Students will have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts

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Students will have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences

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Students will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts

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Students will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical contexts

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Students will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

Key topics covered in this unit include:
* The scientific method and its application in forensic investigations
* The principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis as applied towards forensic chemistry
* Illicit drugs and clandestine laboratories
* Explosives and fire debris analysis
* Trace evidence analysis
* Document examination
* The role of forensic chemistry in coronial and criminal investigations (incl. sobriety)
* Chemical evidence collection and preservation
* The role of ‘quality’ in a forensic science laboratory
* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
* The preparation of statements of fact, expert opinion reports, court statements and the provision of expert testimony in court