Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING

Enrolment rules

Enrolment in Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) or Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science (Professional Practice) or Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice) or Master of Forensic Science (Professional Practice and Research).

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Acquire and apply knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area of Forensic Science.

2.

Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify solutions to complex problems.

3.

Students will demonstrate specialised technical skills in the field of Fingerprinting and Impression analysis.

4.

Demonstrate the communication skills required to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

Key topics covered in this unit include: • Detailed knowledge of fingerprint and impression evidence composition and comparison procedures. • Detailed knowledge and practise of international recognised chemical, physical and visual techniques as applied to fingerprints, latent prints and impression evidence. • Detailed knowledge of joint forensic examinations, preservation and recording of evidence and contamination avoidance. • Practical application of WA Police fingerprint and impression evidence enhancement processes and procedures. Mock scene assessment of practical application of skills and knowledge – assessed by WA Police experts.