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Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Analytical and Forensic Science
Subject Forensic Analytical Science
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
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

fors201.admin@otago.ac.nz
Tel 64 3 479 7362
Location: 270 Great King St., Lindo Ferguson Building

Teaching staff

Dr Charlotte King

Dr Jade de la Paz

Dr Alana Alexander

Prof. Keith Gordon

Assoc. Prof. Christina McGraw

Prof. Neil Gemmell

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.

Overview

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.

About this paper

Paper title Analytical and Forensic Science
Subject Forensic Analytical Science
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 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

fors201.admin@otago.ac.nz
Tel: +64 3 479 7362
Location: 270 Great King St., Lindo Ferguson Building

Teaching staff

Dr Charlotte King

Dr Jade de la Paz

Dr Alana Alexander

Professor Keith Gordon

Professor Neil Gemmell

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.
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