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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 Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,627.83
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

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 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.
Contact

Dr Charlotte King

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.
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