An introduction to analytical techniques in modern forensic science. The analysis of physical and biological evidence and the role of science in the judicial system.
| Paper title | Analytical and Forensic Science |
|---|---|
| Paper code | FORS201 |
| Subject | Forensic Analytical Science |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,110.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- CELS 191 and CHEM 191 and 54 further points from Science Schedule C
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
Associate Professor Jo-Ann Stanton
Tel 64 3 479 7483
Location: 270 Great King St., Lindo Ferguson Building
fors201.admin@otago.ac.nz- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Jo-Ann Stanton
Dr Johann Zwirner
Dr Charlotte King
Dr Christina McGraw
Prof Keith Gordon
Dr Craig Marshall- Textbooks
- Essential:
Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, Pearson Education Limited
Highly Recommended:
Bell, Suzanne, Forensic Chemistry 2E, PearsonJackson, Andrew R. W., Forensics Science 3E, Prentice Hall - Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will have
- An understanding of how science is applied in support of the legal system
- Mastery of the scientific concepts underlying the major analytical methods of chemical analysis as applied in forensic casework
- Critical analysis and assessment of scientific evidence
- A tested understanding of the application of these concepts to practical situations such as material analysis
Timetable
An introduction to analytical techniques in modern forensic science. The analysis of physical and biological evidence and the role of science in the judicial system.
| Paper title | Analytical and Forensic Science |
|---|---|
| Paper code | FORS201 |
| Subject | Forensic Analytical Science |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2023 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- CELS 191 and CHEM 191 and 54 further points from Science Schedule C
- Schedule C
- Science
- Contact
Tel 64 3 479 7483
Location: 270 Great King St., Lindo Ferguson Building
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
Essential:
Saferstein, Richard, Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science, Global Edition, Pearson Education Limited
Highly Recommended:
Bell, Suzanne, Forensic Chemistry 2E, PearsonJackson, Andrew R. W., Forensics Science 3E, Prentice Hall
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will have:
- An understanding of how science is applied in support of the legal system.
- Mastery of the scientific concepts underlying the major analytical methods of chemical analysis as applied in forensic casework
- Critical analysis and assessment of scientific evidence.
- A tested understanding of the application of these concepts to practical situations such as material analysis.
