INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE AND THE LAW
LCR2FSL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Building on the scientific methods explicated in Introduction to Forensic Psychology and the Law, this subject examines the legal/forensic dimensions of the application of the physical sciences to the criminal justice process. It introduces students to the general principles and practices of forensic science and its role in investigation, prosecution and defence. The topics covered include the development and history of forensic science, an overview of the major forensic disciplines, the law and practices surrounding the use of forensic in court proceedings (considered via a range of case studies) and current issues in relation to forensic science.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Pascale Chifflet
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW1LIM OR LCR1ALS
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Introduction to Forensic Science and the Law
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Various
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Various
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pascale Chifflet
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One essay (1500 words)To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
One take-home examination (3000 word equivalent)To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pascale Chifflet
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One essay (1500 words)To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
One take-home examination (3000 word equivalent)To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |