COURSE INFORMATION
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This course seeks to develop educated practitioners possessing academic knowledge and practical skills in forensic investigations supported by key law and justice subjects. This course will suit students seeking a rigorous and relevant academic program of study containing a high level of practical skills. Students will also possess the skills that are required for entry level positions in criminology, justice and science professions. This approach enhances student choice upon graduation and allows for specialisation in fourth year. Students will complete units of study in law, justice and science that relate to forensic investigations.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard University entry requirements apply.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
Some units will be available on-line. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE |
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YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1 |
LAW1113 |
Criminal Law I |
15 | CRI1102 |
Quantitative Research Methods in Criminology&Justice |
15 | CSI1121 |
Personal Computing |
15 | SCI1187 |
Form and Function in Biology |
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YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2 |
LAW1214 |
Criminal Law II |
15 | CRI1105 |
Psychology and Criminal Justice |
15 | SCP1132 |
Introduction to Physics |
15 | SCC1123 |
Chemistry for the Life Sciences |
15 | |
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1 |
CRI2604 |
Essential Communication Skills for Law Enforcement and Compliance |
15 | CRI3104 |
Organised Crime |
15 | SCH1134 |
Human Structure and Function |
15 | Plus one unit selected from: |
SCH2235 |
Applied Microbiology |
15 | SCH2232 |
Medical Biochemistry |
15 | |
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2 |
CRI3108 |
Justice and Forensic Science |
15 | CSI2103 |
Bioinformatics |
15 | SCH1143 |
Systems Physiology |
15 | Plus one unit selected from: |
LAW2600 |
Terrorism and the Law |
15 | CRI3106 |
Media and Justice |
15 | CRI2106 |
Victimology |
15 | CRI1104 |
The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour |
15 | SCH3315 |
Gene Regulation and Biotechnology |
15 | CSG2305 |
Computer Forensics |
15 | |
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1 |
LAW3600 |
Coronial Law and Mortuary Practice |
15 | CRI3600 |
Legal and Social Context of Death |
15 | Plus 2 units - one selected from Group A and one from Group B: |
Group A: |
LAW4206 |
Advanced Criminal Law |
15 | CRI3107 |
Offender Profiling |
15 | CRI2102 |
Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology&Justice |
15 | Group B: |
SCH3215 |
Forensic Pharmacology |
15 | SCH2142 |
Forensic Genetics |
15 | SCH2226 |
Human Molecular Genetics |
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YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2 |
LAW3106 |
Evidence |
15 | CRI3101 |
Ethics in Criminal Justice |
15 | SCH2111 |
Applied Physiology |
15 | SCI3305 |
Forensic Investigations |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006