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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit is a co-operative teaching unit between the School of Law and Justice and the School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences. The law component involves an outline of the history of coronial law, the role and function of the Office of Coroner in today's society and a detailed study of the law and procedure of the Coroners Court. The science component will cover the administration of and the practical aspects of running a mortuary facility at a level appropriate to undertake coronial investigations. These will include documentation procedures, cadaver preparation, autopsy facilitation and specimen collection.
Students must pass 180 credit points
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 3 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 10 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 10 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
This unit will be offered in on-campus mode and will involve the equivalent of a 3 hour contact commitment per week for a full semester. Some of the unit will involve a class contact commitment of 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial per week while the rest will involve a substantial component of practical work.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Research Paper or Case Study. | 20% |
| Laboratory Work | Ongoing Practical Skill Assessment. | 30% |
| Tutorial Presentation | Participation in laboratory work and tutorials. | 10% |
| Examination | Written. | 40% |
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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit is a co-operative teaching unit between the School of Law and Justice and the School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Sciences. The law component involves an outline of the history of coronial law, the role and function of the Office of Coroner in today's society and a detailed study of the law and procedure of the Coroners Court. The science component will cover the administration of and the practical aspects of running a mortuary facility at a level appropriate to undertake coronial investigations. These will include documentation procedures, cadaver preparation, autopsy facilitation and specimen collection.
Students must pass 180 credit points
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 3 x 2 hour lab | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 10 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 10 x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
This unit will be offered in on-campus mode and will involve the equivalent of a 3 hour contact commitment per week for a full semester. Some of the unit will involve a class contact commitment of 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial per week while the rest will involve a substantial component of practical work.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Research Paper or Case Study. | 20% |
| Laboratory Work | Ongoing Practical Skill Assessment. | 30% |
| Tutorial Presentation | Participation in laboratory work and tutorials. | 10% |
| Examination | Written. | 40% |
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.
LAW3600|1|2