| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Online quizzes |
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80%
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| Assessment Notes |
| 5 online quizzes |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
| Report |
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20%
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| Assessment Notes |
| Laboratory reports or a case study |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4
GA: 1, 2, 4, 6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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recognise the role of the forensic scientist in a range of crime scenes;
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describe, interpret and explain the procedures of evidence collection and preservation for a range of crime scenes;
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identify health and safety procedures at a range of crime scenes;
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demonstrate skills in oral, written, social responsibility, information literacy and team work.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of discipline is a key learning outcome.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Students are required to gather information from various sources and are taught (and assessed on) appropriate presentation (written and oral) of this information.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
Understand the importance of cross disciplinary knowledge in forensic science.
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
Students are required to gather information from various sources and are taught (and assessed on) appropriate presentation (written and oral) of this information.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Developing and fostering an interest in forensic to encourage the pursuit of lifelong learning is actively promoted and taught.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Problem solving skills are taught, practised and assessed through laboratory work and completion of assessment tasks.
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
Through good laboratory practices.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Group work during laboratory activities and case studies requires close cooperation between individuals.
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