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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students develop an elementary understanding of forensic science from a justice perspective. Students are introduced to some of the major disciplines, emerging issues and historical manifestations of forensic science. Students also examine the impact of forensic science within the justice system.
Unit was previously coded JUS3105
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students are required to attend a three-hour seminar each week. The seminars are delivered by an instructor with relevant industry knowledge and experience. The seminars are designed to introduce students to the concepts, theories and issues relevant to forensic science. Seminar activities and a full-day problem-based case study assessment (held during the semester) are used to encourage students to apply their learning and improve their critical thinking skills, oral communication skills and teamwork skills. Other assessment methods also provide students the opportunity to demonstrate and develop their content knowledge, critical thinking and written communication skills. Off-campus students are provided with an electronic recorded seminar each week. All information is delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. The seminars are designed to introduce students to the concepts, theories and issues relevant to forensic science. Online activities and a full-day problem-based case study assessment (held during the semester) are used to encourage students to apply their learning and improve their critical thinking skills, oral communication skills and teamwork skills. An alternative assessment is provided to off-campus students who cannot attend the full-day exercise. Other assessment methods provide students the opportunity to demonstrate and develop their content knowledge, critical thinking and written communication skills. Regular online access is essential.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Essay | Critical Essay | 50% |
| Essay | Short essay | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Essay | Critical Essay | 50% |
| Essay | Short essay | 30% |
^ Mandatory reference
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 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 Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students develop an elementary understanding of forensic science from a justice perspective. Students are introduced to some of the major disciplines, emerging issues and historical manifestations of forensic science. Students also examine the impact of forensic science within the justice system.
Unit was previously coded JUS3105
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students are required to attend a three-hour seminar each week. The seminars are delivered by an instructor with relevant industry knowledge and experience. The seminars are designed to introduce students to the concepts, theories and issues relevant to forensic science. Seminar activities and a full-day problem-based case study assessment (held during the semester) are used to encourage students to apply their learning and improve their critical thinking skills, oral communication skills and teamwork skills. Other assessment methods also provide students the opportunity to demonstrate and develop their content knowledge, critical thinking and written communication skills. Off-campus students are provided with an electronic recorded seminar each week. All information is delivered to off-campus students via Blackboard. The seminars are designed to introduce students to the concepts, theories and issues relevant to forensic science. Online activities and a full-day problem-based case study assessment (held during the semester) are used to encourage students to apply their learning and improve their critical thinking skills, oral communication skills and teamwork skills. An alternative assessment is provided to off-campus students who cannot attend the full-day exercise. Other assessment methods provide students the opportunity to demonstrate and develop their content knowledge, critical thinking and written communication skills. Regular online access is essential.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Essay | Critical Essay | 50% |
| Essay | Short essay | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Test | 20% |
| Essay | Critical Essay | 50% |
| Essay | Short essay | 30% |
^ Mandatory reference
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 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 Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
CRI3108|1|2