| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | CRIM71-320 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Forensic criminology involves the application of criminological knowledge to investigative and forensic issues. It is a science in that it uses the scientific method as well as logic, reasoning and critical thinking to address a variety of applied issues. Forensic Criminology introduces students to this applied field of criminology by introducing the concepts and principles involved. To meet this end, students will be exposed to the wide variety of professionals they may encounter in professional practice, many of whom could be considered forensic practitioners in their own right. This includes police and private investigators, forensic scientists, and lawyers and other legal counsel. Students will also learn about the nature and scope of forensic criminology matters including ethics and report writing.
Subject details
Learning objectives
1. Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills relating to the theories and principles of forensic criminology. 1. Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills relating to the theories and principles of forensic criminology. 2. Demonstrate an expert ability to analyse and synthesise research and literature across various areas of professional practice. 2. Demonstrate an expert ability to analyse and synthesise research and literature across various areas of professional practice. 3. Critically analyse and communicate the limits of evidence and professional practice in forensic criminology. 3. Critically analyse and communicate the limits of evidence and professional practice in forensic criminology. 4. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement, adaptability, and responsibility as a learner and practitioner. 4. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement, adaptability, and responsibility as a learner and practitioner.
Enrolment requirements
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Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject dates
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September 2022
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 17/07/2022 Semester start: 12/09/2022 Subject start: 12/09/2022 Cancellation 1: 26/09/2022 Cancellation 2: 03/10/2022 Last enrolment: 25/09/2022 Withdraw - Financial: 08/10/2022 Withdraw - Academic: 29/10/2022 Teaching census: 07/10/2022
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 17/07/2022 |
| Semester start: | 12/09/2022 |
| Subject start: | 12/09/2022 |
| Cancellation 1: | 26/09/2022 |
| Cancellation 2: | 03/10/2022 |
| Last enrolment: | 25/09/2022 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 08/10/2022 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 29/10/2022 |
| Teaching census: | 07/10/2022 |