65541 Physical Evidence 1

6cp; 6hpw

Requisite(s): 65341 Forensic Imaging

This subject covers the nature, value and relevance of several types of physical evidence. It follows on from the two prerequisite subjects and covers the following topics: fingerprint detection and identification; miscellaneous individual traces, tooth marks, lip prints, nail marks, etc.; path marks, footwear impression, tyre impression, etc.; weapons including firearms, bullet/cartridge identification, gunshot residues, firing distance; motor vehicle globes and other light; and miscellaneous trace evidence, matches, cigarettes/tobacco, building and safe insulation materials cordage, buttons, wood, and glass. Lectures are complemented by a practical program involving mock cases.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,250.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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