Forensic Evidence and the Expert Witness (3028NSC)

This course covers the nature and presentation of forensic evidence in court; the role of the expert witness from the perspective of both Prosecution and Defence; the Jury's perception of forensic evidence and expert witnesses. This is a Capstone course intended for Forensic Science Program students in their final trimester of study. Prerequisite: To be eligible to enrol in this Course, you should have achieved a minimum 140CP.

Course study information

Credit points (awarded)

10 (10)

Study level

Undergraduate

Student contribution band

Band 2

Usually available

Nathan Semester 2

Course Attributes

Restricted: Course must be listed in Program

Course offerings and timetables

Convenor

Key dates

Course start date
15 July 2024
Last date to add a course
28 July 2024
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
12 August 2024
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
15 September 2024
Restriction: Students must be enrolled in the following programs: 1264 B Forensic Science OR 1433 B Forensic Science/B Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (42742) Monday 18:00 - 19:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
N16 0.03
Macrossan Building
Nathan Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must enrol in this Practicum
Practicum (42744) Tuesday 18:00 - 19:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
Held off campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Tutorial
Tutorial (42743) Wednesday 10:00 - 11:50
Weeks 1 - 4, 5 - 12
N16 0.03
Macrossan Building
Nathan Campus