79024 Complex Forensic Cases (Law)

6cp
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: L Houston

This subject is designed to enable a comprehensive understanding and analysis of the legal issues involving forensic science in the field and the impact of scientific evidence on the legal system.

Students receive training in the preparation of reports and in the presentation of evidence in court. There is a final mock trial that is not assessable.

Assessment: Class presentations (15 per cent), mid-semester exam (35 per cent), final essay (50 per cent).

Texts and references

There is no specific recommended text for this subject. Further reference materials and extracts will be available from UTS Online.

Recommended references:

Odgers, S, Uniform Evidence Law, 6th edn, LBC (2004)

Freckelton, I & Selby, H, Expert Evidence: Law, Practice, Procedure and Advocacy, 3rd edn, LBC (2005)

Carvan, J, Understanding the Australian Legal System, 5th edn, LBC, 2005

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $1,021.25
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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