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    Overview

    Detailed treatment of recent advancements in analytical science and how the new technologies are validated and implemented in the forensic context, including biosecurity, food authentication and criminal forensics.

    About this paper

    Paper title Application of Forensic Science
    Subject Forensic Analytical Science
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period Full Year (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,448.79
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Contact

    Dr Charlotte King
    Tel +64 3 479 3401
    Email charlotte.king@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Dr Charlotte King

    Dr Jade de la Paz

    Textbooks

    No textbook required.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Understand the broad range of applications of analytical science to forensic problems
    • Be able to articulate the nuances of how scientific data can be used and misused within legal contexts.
    • Understand cultural considerations which relate to forensics in the New Zealand context.
    • Be able to critically evaluate research

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Friday 13:00-14:50 9-12, 15-22, 29-35, 37-42
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