University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

91138 Investigation of Human Remains

6cp; 5hpw; availability: limited student places are available with priority given to BSc Biomedical Science Forensic Biology students; may be available as an elective to other Science students but these students should contact the subject coordinator

Requisite(s): 91702 Medical Science 2 AND 65543c Crime Scene Investigation AND 91354 Anatomical Pathology AND 91314 General Microbiology

The subject covers the coronial system, the function of the coroner, ethical and religious issues, sensitivity to Koori rights, and procedures required for disaster victim identification (DVI). Theoretical and practical aspects also include recovery of remains, decomposition, methods to estimate time of death, ways forensic scientists and pathologists distinguish race, age and gender of the deceased and whether death was caused by aging, disease or accidental or intentional means. Students are also introduced to odentological (dental), osteological (bone) and anthropological techniques which also assist in such identifications.

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.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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