This unit includes: Forensic chemistry and toxicology; including trace chemical evidence, arson and explosives investigations, analysis of illicit drugs, introduction to forensic toxicology. Application of statistical methods in forensic science including uncertainty of measurement, statistics and interpretation of evidence. Management and quality assurance, including quality control, traceability, management of forensic science provision, professional ethics. Laws of evidence relating to the admissibility of expert evidence illustrated by selected case studies.Assessment -- Course Website
Instructor: X Conlan
Prerequisites: (One of SBF111/SLE112) and (one of SBC131/SLE131 or SBC152/SLE152), and (one of SBB111/SLE111 or SBB132/SLE132) and (one level 2 or level 3 SBB-, SBC- or SLE-coded units). A level 2 or level 3 chemistry unit is recommended.
