79028 Complex Forensic Cases (Law for Biology)

6cp
Requisite(s): 91139c Complex Forensic Cases (Biology)
Subject coordinator: L Houston

This subject deals with the legal issues involving forensic science in the field and the impact of scientific evidence on the legal system. Students receive some training in the preparation of reports and in the presentation of evidence in court and participate in a mock trial at the end of the subject in order to consolidate these skills (the mock trial is not assessable).

This subject is studied under the following broad topic areas: introduction to the Australian legal system, criminal law, tort law, Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000 (NSW), evidence, Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW), the role of the expert, advocacy and coronial law.

This subject aims to provide an understanding of:

the legal and practical issues of forensic science
the impact of forensic science on the legal system, and
the traditional and emerging admissibility standards involving forensic science evidence.

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

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,544.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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