65412 Physical Evidence

This subject covers the nature, value and relevance of several types of physical evidence. It follows on from the prerequisite subject 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 other types of physical evidence. Lectures are complemented by a practical program involving mock cases.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus (from 2009)