This unit examines the relationship between plants and forensic science. The comparison of botanical evidence from control and evidentiary material can prove or disprove a relationship between a suspect, victim, localities, and persons and objects of interest. Botanical evidence can also indicate the origin and travel history of drugs, imported goods and other items. The unit comprises sections on forensic palynology, environmental profiling, and chemical aspects of forensic botany.<br/><br/>Forensic palynology is the comparison of pollen, spores and other microscopic plant material from control and evidentiary samples. This section includes an introduction to palynology and its... -- Course Website
Instructor: Winthrop Professor Ian Dadour
Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science (50320) or Master of Forensic Science (51520)
