The first part of this unit is delivered by PathWest laboratory, which performs all forensic biological examinations for the WA police, the coroner and the Sexual Assault Resource Centre. <br/><br/>The second part of the unit provides a background in the application of DNA methodology and analysis in forensic science. Students are given a series of lectures and tutorials that cover disaster victim identification, forensic DNA profiling and related topics. Case studies are taken from homicide, sexual assault, infection and disputes over paternity. Students gain practical experience in the collection and analysis of DNA evidence through a laboratory session. -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Silvana Gaudieri
Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Science (51220), Graduate Diploma in Forensic Science (51320) or Master of Forensic Science (51520)
