Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Enrolment in C1131, G1085, M1255 or M1292

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Learning outcomes

1.

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

2.

Develop specialised laboratory and technical skills in the field of Forensic Chemistry

3.

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

4.

Gather and critically analyse information to solve complex forensic problems 

5.

Demonstrate the application of project management skills to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical contexts

6.

Demonstrate professional behaviours and attitudes with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others

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

Other notes:

Students must attend at least 80% of
practical/laboratory classes to pass the unit.
Exemptions require furnishing of a medical certi]cate.